Barge/vessel and crane services Corpus Christi, TX
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking Barge/Vessel and Crane Services for the installation of an elevated platform at the Bob Hall Pier NWLON station in Corpus Christi, Texas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotes due by June 12, 2026. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for non-personal services, including labor, equipment, and materials, to facilitate the installation of an aluminum fabricated frame onto a concrete pier. Key services include:
- Providing a vessel equipped with a crane capable of lifting an aluminum frame (approximately 1.5 tons, 10ft H x 10ft W x 10ft L).
- Lifting the frame from a barge to a concrete pier, approximately 20 feet above the water.
- Accepting delivery of the frame and storing it for up to 7 days.
- Providing necessary crew and equipment for safe transfer of the frame from the delivery truck to storage, and then to the vessel.
- Performing lifting operations from the vessel to the pier.
- Lifting an APX electronics enclosure (approx. 600 lbs) and an aluminum solar panel rack with panels (approx. 150 lbs).
- Service Contract Labor Standards are applicable to this effort.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Frame installation is scheduled between July 6, 2026, and July 31, 2026, with NOAA coordinating the exact date.
- Place of Performance: Bob Hall Pier, 15820 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 488390 (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0M)
- Product Service Code: N093 (Installation Of Equipment: Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 12, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. MDT/MST.
- Submission Method: Via email to michelle.walton@noaa.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for Technical Approach/Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Contract administration will be conducted via FedConnect®. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Michelle Walton.