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Annual Inspection, Testing, and Certification for Vehicle Lifts, Cranes, Riggings Devices, and Repair Service
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The contractor is required to provide comprehensive annual inspections, functional testing, certification, load testing, and repair services for a wide range of vehicle lifts, cranes, hoists, and rigging devices located at the Defense Supply Center Richmond. All work must be performed in strict compliance with the latest OSHA, ASME, and ANSI/ALI standards, with inspections and tests conducted on a 12-month cycle using certified test weights. Upon successful completion, each piece of equipment must be tagged with a certification placard, and detailed inspection reports and certificates must be delivered to the government within five business days. Unscheduled repairs must be responded to within 24 hours of notification, with written estimates submitted within two business days; any single repair projected to exceed $500 requires prior written government approval before work commences. The contract encompasses a one-year base period commencing September 15, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods, and a potential extension of up to six months for the fourth option year, subject to government discretion. All personnel must hold industry-recognized certifications and demonstrable experience in inspecting and repairing the specified equipment, and must undergo background checks to obtain and maintain proper DSCR identification badges while adhering to strict site security protocols including no concealed weapons, no photography without authorization, and mandatory compliance with all installation access rules. Contractors are required to submit a Quality Control Plan and a site-specific Occupational Safety and Health Plan as key deliverables, and must use only government-approved invoicing through WAWF, with no hard copies accepted. All materials and equipment must comply with the Buy American Act, and compliance with ANSI B30 series, A92.2, and other relevant standards is non-negotiable. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 811310, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses, and submissions must include both a pricing sheet and a capability statement demonstrating technical competence. Site visits are mandatory and must be scheduled with the project manager prior to proposal submission.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Richmond, VA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform comprehensive annual inspections, functional testing, certification, load testing, and repair services for a variety of vehicle lifts, cranes, hoists, and rigging devices located at the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR). The full list of equipment is detailed in Attachment 1 of the PWS.
The primary objective is to ensure all lifting equipment is maintained in a safe, compliant, and fully mission-capable condition.
The required services include:
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Annual Inspections and Testing: Perform "periodic" inspections and operational tests on all equipment at 12-month intervals.
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Load Testing and Certification: Conduct annual load testing for all cranes and hoists using certified test weights.
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Certification and Reporting: Upon successful inspection, affix a certification placard, sticker, or tag to each piece of equipment and provide detailed inspection reports and certificates to the government within 5 days.
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Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs: Respond to service calls for repairs within 24 hours of notification and provide a written repair estimate within two (2) business days. For any single repair anticipated to exceed $500, prior approval from the government is required.
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Compliance: All work must comply with the latest editions of applicable OSHA, ASME, and ANSI/ALI standards.
5. Period of Performance:The contract will include a one (1) year base period with three (3), one-year option periods.
6. Key Requirements for Contractors:
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Qualifications: Contractor personnel must possess the necessary qualifications, certifications, training, and experience to inspect, test, and repair cranes, hoists, automotive lifts, and rigging equipment in compliance with all federal, state, and industry standards.
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Deliverables: Key deliverables include a Quality Control Plan (QCP), a site-specific Occupational Safety and Health Plan (OSHP), and all final inspection/certification reports.
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Security: Personnel will require background checks and must comply with all DSCR installation security, access, and badging requirements.
Please submit pricing sheet and a capability statement that clearly outlines your technical ability and relevant experience in performing these specific inspection, testing, and repair services. Submissions will be due to me by 06/26/26 end of day. Please send documents to justin.1.jones@dla.mil.
A site visit can be scheduled with the Project Manager, Clarence Moore: Clarence.Moore@dla.mil
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