DESCRIPTION
The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest to provide Rigging Services at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Crane, Indiana.
The result of this market research will contribute to determining this method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the response to this sources sought notice/ market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small business (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Contractor shall provide all necessary rigging equipment to safely and efficiently relocate, demo, and installl machinery and machinery support equipment. This includes, but is not limited to conveyors, extruders, mixers, ovens, tables, drilling machines, spray booths, presses, compressors, and other common manufacturing machines and other specialized equipment. In addition, lifting equipment with a capacity ranging from a minimum of 4,000-pound (4K) forklift up to and including a crane capable of lifting 50,000 pounds (50K). All equipment must be in good working condition, properly maintained, and compliant with applicable OSHA standards and manufacturer specifications. Equipment shall be operated by qualified personnel with appropriate certifications and experience.
Contractor acknowledges that work may be performed in various buildings and environments, including but not limited to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, commercial structures, and outdoor job sites. Contractor shall ensure that all equipment and operations are suitable for the specific conditions of each location, including limited access areas, uneven surfaces, variable weather, and other site-specific challenges. All work shall be conducted in a manner that prioritizes safety, minimizes disruption, and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought is for information purposes only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal/ Quotation (RFP/ RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under NO obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
ELEGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 238290 with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.5 Million.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Bridget Garnica, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email at bridget.m.garnica.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 pm Central Time on 12 September 2025. Please reference this sources sought number in the subject line of the email and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Do NOT submit classified information.
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required services, please provide the following information:
- Organization name, address, primary point of contact (POCs) and their email address, telephone number, FAX, and the type of ownership for the organization.
- A capability statement(s) addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
- If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements
All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
