PiggyBack Crane Repairs

The Department of the Army, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District (W072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON), has issued solicitation W9123726QA039 for the repair of a piggyback crane located at the Meldahl Locks and Dam. The required work involves furnishing all labor, equipment, access, and materials to replace the hydraulic swivel coupling and the trolley hydraulic hoses that operate the coupling. The contractor is also responsible for replacing existing brackets with draw chains using all new components. This procurement is identified under NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and PSC J039, MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT. The solicitation is designated as an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside.

The contractor is responsible for the proper handling, maintenance, storage, and protection of all materials until they are installed and accepted. Before beginning work, all crane operating machinery must be secured and de-energized through coordination with project personnel for Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures to prevent damage. Following installation, the contractor must test the crane to ensure it operates without further issues related to these components, remedying any problems and retesting until the crane is returned to service.

The response deadline for this solicitation is June 22, 2026. Documentation related to the notice was published on June 10, 2026, and includes one PDF attachment containing photographs and further details. Robert Kinzel is the designated point of contact for this requirement.