NWS Earle Crane Services-Colts Neck/Leonardo, New Jersey N4008526R0142

N4008526R0142-Crane Rental Services at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, NJ This notice is being issued strictly for Market Research, information and planning and purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation or commitment on the part of the Government. There will not be a solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to help The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWSE), understand industry best practices and sources capable of meeting the requirements detailed by this announcement. NWSE welcomes responses from all interested parties; however, no decision or award of contract will be made based on responses from industry. NWSE will not pay for the preparation of, nor the subsequent use of information submitted in response to this Sources Sought. Respondents will not be notified of the outcome of NWSE s review of the information received. Additionally, NWSE does not intend to hold discussions concerning this Sources Sought with any interested parties, but reserves the right to contact contractors if additional information is required for clarifications as it pertains to this request for information (RFI). Requirement: NWSE intends to contract for all labor, equipment, supplies, transportation and supervision for Mobile Crane Services (crane rental with operator(s)) to support weight handling requirements for ship loading of ordnance (ammunition) materials, port service operations and other public works type operations for NWSE locations in Leonardo and Colts Neck, New Jersey. The contractor will be required to provide hydraulic crane equipment of various minimum lift capacities (75 Tons, 100 Tons, 200 Tons and 250 Tons) in order to meet Government needs. Equipment and operators provided shall comply with COMNAVREGMIDLANTINST 11261, NAVFAC P-307, USACE EM 385-1-1, and 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926. Availability of equipment, agility of schedule and adherence to a strict safety standard are imperative in order to meet the Government s needs. To that end, NWSE seeks to gather information about sources able to meet this requirement. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). The associated small business size standard for this industry is $19,000.00. Instructions to Contractors: All interested contractors are encouraged to submit a response clearly demonstrating their capability to perform this requirement. Proposals are not being requested at this time. Responses to this Sources Sought cannot be considered as offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a contract. No formal solicitation exists at this time and no set-aside decision has been made. Responses to this Sources Sought should include the following information: Provide documentation that explicitly demonstrates the capacity and capability of satisfying the Government s requirements. This may include contract numbers, locations, and (if available) points of contact for previous similar work. The capabilities statement should be brief and concise; do not exceed five single sided pages, double spaced, 12 pt. font. Provide statement of the contractor s socioeconomic status (i.e. SB, 8(a), HubZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc) and size. Please submit responses by 17 April 2026 11:00AM EST directly to James Martin, Contracting Officer, via email at james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the sources sought number and title in the subject of your message. Please limit your responses to standard documents (i.e. Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, etc.). Do not send compressed (I.e. .zip or .exe extension) or other file types, as they will be stripped from your message.

1. DESCRIPTION. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, transportation and supervision for Mobile Crane Services (crane rental with operator(s)) to support weight handling requirements for ship loading of ordnance (ammunition) materials, port service operations and other public works type operations for Naval Weapons Station Earle locations in Leonardo and Colts Neck, New Jersey. Award will be by an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price type contract consisting of a base period of 12-months beginning on 01 July 2026, with four 12-month option periods, if exercised. The NAICS Code assigned to this procurement is 238990 with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.00. This requirement is 100% set aside for Small Business. OFFERORS MUST CONFIRM THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDE THESE CRANE RENTAL SERVICES WITH OPERATOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REQUEST. 2. Contractors must submit a price for the base period and all option periods. All Exhibit Line-Item Numbers (ELIN) contained in Attachment J-0200000-8 Blank ELINs BSVE must be completed. Any prices omitted will be considered non-responsive. Failure to do so will render the quotation non-responsive and ineligible for any subsequent award. In addition, Contractors must submit a written response to Specification Items Numbers 3.1 and 3.3, Questions for Base Support Vehicles and Equipment (BSVE), Attachment 007, 1700000 M BSVE. Failure to do so will render the quotation non-responsive and ineligible for any subsequent award. Quotes shall be valid for 60 days after Offeror due date. OFFERORS MUST CONFIRM THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDE THESE CRANE RENTAL SERVICES WITH OPERATOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REQUEST. 3. This solicitation is being issued under FAR Part 12--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Award shall be made to the conforming technically acceptable, responsive (all data submitted), responsible Offeror providing the lowest aggregate total dollar amount for Contract Line-Item Numbers 0001 through 0005 and the accompanying ELINs in Attachment J-0200000-08. All certifications and representations that are included in this solicitation must be included with your offer package. Please see complete Basis of Award in Section M of the solicitation. 4. All questions shall be submitted by 15 May 2026 11:00 EST in writing and emailed to: james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions must contain the solicitation number and the name of the company. 5. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the site visit, which is scheduled for 11 May 2026 at 10:00AM EST. Contractors shall meet at the Visitor Control Center, Main-Side Gate, located on Route 34, Colts Neck, New Jersey. If you plan to attend the site visit, you must notify Mr. Nelson Jusino by email to nelson.r.jusino.civ@us.navy.mil. Notifications must be received by Mr. Jusino no later than 10:00AM EST on 06 May 2026. If you do not respond to this site visit notification in time, you will be turned away at the station's main gate. Your email must contain the names of ALL personnel attending. For those visitors that do not already have a valid station pass, ALL personnel attending must be U.S. citizens, have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance documentation to gain access to the station. Please allow sufficient time to be processed through the security gate and ID officer prior to the site visit. The site visit will start promptly at 10:00AM EST. 6. Quotes must be electronically delivered to James Martin, Contract Specialist, james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil by 11:00AM EST on 29 May 2026. Any quote submitted after this date and time shall be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for any subsequent award. Quotes shall include a signed Standard Form 1449 with a completed Schedule, Attachment 007 1700000 M BSVE, Attachment J-0200000-08 ELINs, and completed Representations and Certifications (see SF 1449 Continuation Sheet fillable FAR clauses Incorporated by Full Text). The System for Award Management (SAM) On-line Representations and Certifications for FAR & DFARS shall also be up to date. Offerors responses must be in full compliance with the instructions contained in this solicitation. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the Government receives the submitted proposal by the due date/time. 7. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY SIGNING AND RETURNING TO THIS OFFICE ONE (1) COPY OF EACH AMENDMENT ISSUED. ACKNOWLEDGED AMENDMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH YOUR QUOTE. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AN AMENDMENT MAY BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF YOUR QUOTE. 8. Contractors may experience delays at the gates when entering and/or exiting the installation. The Government shall not compensate for any such delays. All vehicles are subject to search upon entry, exit and while on the installation. Refusal to comply with a DoD police request to search a vehicle will result in denial of access to the installation and may result in criminal prosecution. 9. The following document sections and attachments are a part of this solicitation and shall be incorporated into any resultant contract award. Standard Form (SF) 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (Schedule and Representations & Certifications to completed and submitted with quote.) List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments: Attachment 001 0100000 C General Information Attachment 002 0200000 C Management and Administration Attachment 003 1700000 C BSVE Attachment 004 1700000 F BSVE Attachment 005 0200000 F Management and Administration Attachment 006 1700000 Functional Assessment Plan Attachment 007 1700000 M BSVE (to be completed and submitted with proposal) Attachment 008 0200000 J Management and Administration J-0200000-01 Definitions and Acronyms J-0200000-02 Wage Determinations J-0200000-03 Directives, Instructions, and References J-0200000-04 Invoice Form J-0200000-05 Forms J-0200000-06 Installation Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan J-0200000-07 Contractor Hazardous Material Inventory Log J-0200000-08 Exhibit Line-Item Numbers (to be completed and submitted in Excel format with proposal) Attachment 009 1700000 Other Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments J-1700000-01 Definitions and Acronyms J-1700000-02 Forms J-1700000-02 Certification of Compliance J-1700000-02 Contractor Crane /WHE Pre-Entry Checklist J-1700000-02 Contractor Crane /WHE Entry Package Checklist J-1700000-02 Contractor Crane or Rigging Operation Checklist J-1700000-02 Contractor Crane /WHE Operating Permit J-1700000-02 Routine or Critical Lift Plan Detail J-1700000-02 Contractor Crane /WHE Non-Operational Permit J-1700000-03 References and Technical Documents J-1700000-04(a), 04(b), and 04(c) Certification of Load Test and Condition Inspection J-1700000-05 Maintenance Inspection Specification and Record for Category 1 & 4 cranes J-1700000-06 Crane Operator s Daily Checklist 10. This solicitation and the resulting contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 42.15 Contractor Performance Information. 42.1501 General. (a) Past performance information (including the ratings and supporting narratives) is relevant information, for future source selection purposes, regarding a contractor's actions under previously awarded contracts or orders. It includes, for example, the contractor's record of: (1) Conforming to requirements and to standards of good workmanship; (2) Forecasting and controlling costs; (3) Adherence to schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; (4) Reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; (5) Complying with the requirements of the small business subcontracting plan (see 19.705-7(b)); (6) Reporting into databases (see subpart 4.14, and reporting requirements in the solicitation provisions and clauses referenced in 9.104-7); (7) Integrity and business ethics; and (8) Business-like concern for the interest of the customer. (b) Agencies shall monitor their compliance with the past performance evaluation requirements (see 42.1502) and use the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) metric tools to measure the quality and timely reporting of past performance information. CPARS is the official source for past performance information. 11. All terms and conditions of this solicitation shall be included in the contract award by reference.