Modification for Additional Repairs & Upgrades for Overhead Cranes for Watervliet Arsenal

This contract involves modifications for additional repairs and upgrades to overhead cranes at the Watervliet Arsenal, awarded by the Department of the Army. The original contract was structured as an 8(a) Sole Source under FAR 19.8, meaning it was specifically directed to a qualified small, disadvantaged business without competition. The recipient of this award is The Blackledge Group, Inc., based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The contract, with an award amount of $17,576,053.00, was finalized on June 18, 2025, and publicly posted on June 20, 2025. Work will be performed at Watervliet, New York, and falls under NAICS code 811310, which covers Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. The primary and secondary points of contact for the contract are Maria DeCrescenzo and Matthew Pember, respectively. The focus of the contract is to ensure effective and upgraded overhead crane operations at this key Army facility, supporting critical defense manufacturing and maintenance needs.