RAIL MOUNTED CRANE INDUSTRY DAY
ID: 70Z04026Q62301Y00Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085)ALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA

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Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is hosting an Industry Day on January 13, 2025, to engage with industry representatives regarding the procurement of rail-mounted cranes for the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. The event aims to gather insights on crane capabilities and operational requirements as part of a project to enhance waterfront infrastructure, including the installation of new cranes at three designated piers to support maintenance and repair of a new class of cutters. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness of the Coast Guard's fleet, particularly for lifting heavy equipment and vessels. Interested parties must register by December 29, 2025, and can contact Jackie Warfield at Jacquelyn.L.Warfield@uscg.mil or 571-607-4409 for further details.

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    The United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry expertise on rail-mounted cranes. This RFI is for a project to renew waterfront infrastructure, including two piers and a wharf, and install new rail-mounted cranes on three designated piers (Pier 1, Pier 2, and Pier 3). The RFI outlines specific performance objectives for each crane, detailing lifting capabilities, clearances, and operational requirements, such as lifting Coast Guard boats, the EAGLE tall ship's topmast, and heavy shafts. The USCG is interested in electric cranes, explicitly excluding diesel cranes due to air permitting constraints. The purpose is to collect information on crane capabilities, rail requirements, and technical specifications to inform future procurements. The NAICS code for this procurement may be 333923. Contractors are requested to submit capability statements addressing rail compatibility, crane specifications, and additional information, including lead times and existing government contracts.
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