Opportunity
SAM #N0016726R1008
Crane Repair and Maintenance Services for NSWCCD (Sole Source to Craneworks Inc.)
Buyer
NUWC Carderock
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
N0016726R1008
NAICS
811310
This opportunity is for crane repair and maintenance services at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and NAVSEA. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAVSEA - OEMs and Vendors: - Craneworks Inc. (sole source vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Crane repair and maintenance services - Annual inspections - Weight/load testing - Monthly inspections - Preventative/basic maintenance - Service requests - Repairs - No specific products or part numbers are listed; focus is on service provision - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have NAVFAC P-307 certifications for Navy weight handling equipment - Vendor must be able to respond within a two-hour radius of NSWCCD - Strict compliance with NAVFAC P-307 regulations is mandatory - Sole source justification based on unique qualifications and proximity - No product line items are specified; all requirements pertain to services
Description
Naval Surface Warefare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis to purchase services from Craneworks Inc. to support the Operations Department, Infrastructure Division weight handling program. Services include annual inspections, weight/load testing, monthly inspections, preventative/basic maintenance, service requests, and repairs.Craneworks Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide these services for the following reasons:Mandatory NAVFAC P-307 Compliance: NAVFAC P-307 (Management of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE)) is not a best-practice guideline; it is a strict, mandatory regulatory requirement for all Navy weight handling operations to prevent catastrophic failure, property damage, and loss of life. Craneworks Inc is currently the only known vendor possessing the full suite of mandatory NAVFAC P-307 certifications required to operate, inspect, and certify Navy cranes within a two-hour radius of NSWCCD. It is imperative that the company be within a two hour call out radius in the event that a crane requires urgent repairs in the middle of a WHE operation.Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 2:00PM July 24 2026. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 2:00PM on 07/24/2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries should be directed to both James McGarvey at james.m.mcgarvey.civ@us.navy.mil and Heather Valiga at heather.l.valiga.civ@us.navy.mil. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for N0016726R1008Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module