Load Handling Equipment Annual Inspections - 12 Upper Mississippi River Locks and Dams
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Solicitation
Service / NAICS
811310
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE involves load handling equipment annual inspections - 12 upper mississippi river locks and dams. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Mar 18, 2026.
Contract Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District requires a contractor to have qualified personnel perform annual inspections of Load Handling Equipment at twelve (12) Lock and Dam sites located along the Upper Mississippi River between Minneapolis, MN and Guttenberg, IA. The 128 pieces of load handling equipment (LHE) to be inspected includes overhead cranes, jib cranes, chain hoists, cable hoists, gantry cranes, trolleys and similar equipment. These are all considered Overhead Cranes for contractual purposes. The contractor shall functionally test all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems through full range of operation IAW EM 385-1-1. All hoists are to be functionally tested without load. Inspectors will verify safety devices for proper operation. Wire ropes shall be inspect...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 16, 2026
Response Deadline
Mar 18, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Mar 18, 2026.
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