Load Handling Equipment Annual Inspections - 12 Upper Mississippi River Locks and Dams
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District has issued an Award Notice for Load Handling Equipment Annual Inspections at twelve (12) Lock and Dam sites along the Upper Mississippi River. This contract covers the inspection of 128 pieces of equipment, including various cranes and hoists, to ensure operational safety and compliance. The contract was combined with a second requirement not solicited on SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor is responsible for performing annual inspections of 128 pieces of Load Handling Equipment (LHE), such as overhead cranes, jib cranes, chain hoists, cable hoists, gantry cranes, and trolleys. Inspections will occur at 12 Lock and Dam sites between Minneapolis, MN, and Guttenberg, IA. Key tasks include:
- Functional testing of all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems through their full range of operation, in accordance with EM 385-1-1.
- Functional testing of all hoists without load.
- Verification of safety devices for proper operation.
- Inspection of wire ropes according to OSHA, ASME EM 385-1-1, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Submission of inspection forms and a certificate of inspection for each piece of equipment within ten days of the final inspection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (reflects a combined requirement)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: H939 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Inspections Completion: No later than May 8, 2026
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice confirms the award of a contract that includes requirements from a separate, non-SAM.gov solicited effort. Amendments 0001 and 0002, issued on March 16, 2026, updated the inventory spreadsheet and provided Q&A responses during the solicitation phase.