--Bridge Crane Installation- Corpus Christi, TX

The contract is awarded to Gaffey Cranes Inc., a small business located in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the installation of a new 5-ton capacity electric bridge crane (model SG-UHE-7DD) at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The procurement follows a sole source justification under FAR 6.302-1, as Crane Equipment and Services is the only authorized dealer in the South Texas Region capable of providing the required equipment and services. This award addresses a unique government requirement with no competition, ensuring the installation meets the specific needs of the Department of Defense. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price commercial agreement, with an anticipated award date of August 9, 2007. It falls under the NAICS code 237990, relating to heavy construction or installation services. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense office located at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2007, and this action is not a request for proposals but a direct contract award to fulfill a specialized operational need at the Corpus Christi Army Depot.