Tandem Mobile Crane Lift Operation (400–500 Ton Capacity)

A single-day tandem heavy lift operation is required to recover a submerged Navy barge at NAVSTA Rota Pier 4 using two mobile cranes, each with a capacity between 400 and 500 tons. The scope encompasses full mobilization of equipment and personnel, precise rigging of the barge, synchronized lifting operations to ensure safety and structural integrity during recovery, and complete demobilization after successful extraction. All activities must be executed in compliance with military operational standards and environmental regulations applicable to the Mediterranean installation. The work is restricted to a single operational window, demanding meticulous coordination, advanced engineering oversight, and proven experience with heavy marine recovery in constrained harbor environments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 488310 and is issued by the NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Naples Office under the Department of Defense. Proposals must be submitted by July 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with the solicitation posted on July 24, 2026. Performance is required solely at Rota, Spain, with ZIP code 11530. No set-aside designation is specified, and the opportunity is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering complex heavy lift services under strict military operational conditions. All bidders must demonstrate equipment availability, certified crane operators, and prior experience with similar maritime salvage operations.