Crane Inspection

It is the Government's intention to negotiate on a sole source basis with Hydralift Am Clyde Inc, Duluth, Minnesota, to provide a inspection and maintenance of the Model 24 Am Clyde Crane. This procurement is for technical supervision and oversight of the installation of new keyed clutch shafts and levers; oversight of the removal, re-lining, installation of clutch bands and linings; and the annual inspection of the Model 24 Am Clyde Crane, serial # BP-5218. Contractor shall inspect, conduct specified Am Clyde maintenance checks, and troubleshoot all features of the crane and connected components. The inspector(s) shall be a certified Am Clyde Mechanic and shall have expertise in the air systems, including the compressor and air controls; the hydraulic system; the clutch system; the electrical system; LMS and Cross and Heel functions, safety devices and certified in Am Clyde Inspection and Maintenance procedures. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all submittals must be received no later than 2:00 pm Eastern, 20 October 2011. All submittals will be considered by the Government. This notice represents the only official notice of such solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541330 and the small business size standard is 5.4 million. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the government to: contact@example.gov with W911XK-11-T-0004 Crane Inspection referenced in the subject line.