Crane Inspection and Maintenance Service Contract

The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a presolicitation, solicitation number W912DR25QA029, for a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract under NAICS code 811310, aimed at the maintenance and inspection of cranes and hoists at the Washington Aqueduct Facilities in Washington, DC. The solicitation is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District and is anticipated to have its official Request for Quote (RFQ) released around July 31, 2025 via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The contract scope focuses on non-personnel services encompassing comprehensive inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance, and compliance verification to ensure these heavy equipment assets meet safety and operational standards. Performance and acceptance will occur at the designated Washington Aqueduct sites, with the Government overseeing accountability and formal acceptance of all work conducted by the contractor. While the detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS) has not yet been finalized, the contract will require adherence to applicable safety and operational regulations, supported by rigorous inspection procedures. Key points include the contractor’s obligation to perform scheduled and condition-based maintenance and provide formal documentation of inspections and repairs. The solicitation specifies compliance with regulatory standards but does not include explicit packaging, preservation, or marking requirements for equipment related to this maintenance effort. The contract emphasizes quality assurance through strict performance standards and inspection protocols, but there is no provided pricing structure, contract value estimate, or detailed evaluation criteria beyond the small business set-aside designation. The primary points of contact listed for this procurement are located in Baltimore and include Clark Miller and Vincent Gier. The contract aims to maintain the structural integrity and operational reliability of critical crane and hoist equipment vital to the Washington Aqueduct’s mission infrastructure.