A Weight Handling Equipment Industry Forum sponsored by Navy Crane Center will be held via Microsoft Teams on 26 June 2024 starting at 1200 Eastern time for those businesses interested in this procurement and that classify as a Small Business under North American Industry Standard 333923. The purpose of this Industry Forum is to provide information regarding the scope of the upcoming Small Capacity Weight Handling Equipment Multiple Award Contract (WHEMAC) and to provide other relevant information regarding the overall pre‐award and post‐award process for this proposed procurement.
This Small Capacity WHEMAC will be used primarily for the ordering of new, and the overhaul of existing, Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) of varying types (bridge cranes, jib cranes, monorail/hoist cranes, gantry cranes, etc.) and lifting capacities for Navy, Marine Corps and other federal activities worldwide. The work contemplated under this Small Capacity WHEMAC will include, but not be limited to: site survey/investigation; design; fabrication; crane rail alignment survey/installation; demolition/removal of existing cranes and equipment in compliance with environmental disposal restrictions; runway/equipment electrification; crane installation; crane testing; and operational training. Cranes will be designed and manufactured in accordance with CMAA 70 and CMAA 74 (as applicable) as modified by NAVCRANECENINST 11450.2A, and certifiable in accordance with NAVFAC P‐307. Application for use of the weight handling equipment to be procured under this Small Capacity WHEMAC is intended to primarily support General Purpose Service (GPS). However, it is not restricted from the procurement of more complex applications, including handling of fissionable materials, molten metals, ordnance, hazardous area applications as defined by the National Electric Code, and Special Purpose Service (SPS).
The Small Capacity WHEMAC will primarily be used for, but is not limited to, the procurement of new WHE and/or overhaul of existing WHE with the following characteristics:
The Government reserves the right to award up to a maximum of 10 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts under one Small Capacity WHEMAC. Award will be based on source selection criteria. This procurement is anticipated to be a small business setaside.
In order for the Government to better answer the questions of interested parties at the Industry Forum, please submit questions prior to the forum. All questions regarding the Small Capacity WHEMAC requirements should be submitted to Priscilla Gula, email address priscilla.l.gula.civ@us.navy.mil by 1600 Eastern time on 21 June 2024.
Participation in the Industry Forum is not a prerequisite for submitting any future proposal. However, it will provide a valuable opportunity for questions and answers. All registration requests to participate in the Industry Day should be submitted via email to Priscilla Gula, email address priscilla.l.gula.civ@us.navy.mil by 1600 Eastern time on 21 June 2024. Your request should include: 1) company name; 2) address; 3) telephone number; 4) email address; 5) Small Business Classification (i.e., small business, small disadvantaged, 8(a), HubZone, women‐owned, service‐disabled veteran owned); and 6) list of participants with work titles. An MS Teams meeting invitation will be forwarded to all registrants.
Participation in this Industry Forum is not to be construed as either a commitment by the Government to procure any items or services, or for the Government to pay costs for any information received. Participation in this Industry Forum is at the sole expense of the respondent.
Point of Contact
Priscilla Gula, Phone: (757)‐685‐5440, Email Address: priscilla.l.gula.civ@us.navy.mil
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