What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking sources for a compact mini crawler crane, suitable for operations in confined spaces, with specific capabilities including a maximum lifting capacity of 6,680 lbs and various safety features. This opportunity is relevant for small businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those classified under NAICS 333120. As this is a Sources Sought notice, interested vendors should focus on demonstrating their capabilities rather than submitting formal bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
The Government is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a company mini crawler crane, commonly known as a spider crane, for lifting operations in confined or limited-access areas. The crane shall provide crawler mobility, stabilizing outriggers, safe load handling capability, operator and/or remote-control functionality, manufacturer warranty coverage, and a maintenance parts package with inspection and training support.
Minimum required specifications are listed below.
CRANE MIN SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITY MAX: 6,680 LBS @ 8 FT. 5,000 LBS @10 FT.
BOOM LENGTH 39.8 FT
RETRACTED 11.6 FT
HOOK HEIGHT 41.3 FT
4 OUTRIGGERS MULTI POSITION
SWING DESIGN 360 DEG. NON-STOP
OUTRIGGER WARNING POSITIONING INTERLOCK WITH DISPLAY
ONBOARD SELF DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SYSTEM
RADIO REMOTE CONTROL INFINATLY VARIABLE
FOUR PART LOAD BLOCK AUTOMATIC HOOK STOW
WARRANTY 12 MONTHS MINIMUM
COLOR TAN
HYDRAULIC PUMP VARIABLE DELIVERY PISTON
CRAWLING GEAR ENDLESS RUBBER CRAWL
HILL CLIMBING 23 DEGREES
ENGINE: JP-8 COMPATIBLE
STEERING HYDRAULIC INDEPENDENT
SAFETY (LMI) LOAD MOMENT INDICATION (P.A.T. SYSTEM)
SAFETY AUTOMATIC WINCH BRAKE
SAFETY WIRE ROPE LIMITER
SAFETY EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
CONTROL VALVE ELECTRONIC
SINGLE PERSON WORK PLATFORM, BOOM TIP MOUNTED
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Spare Parts Maintenance Package (2 Years)
MILAR Non-Marking Tracks, pair Note: Ships with standard tracks
Hyd. Tilt Deck Trailer: Equipped with track mats, fuel jugs, outrigger pads, rigging box, spare tire and a custom ramp with tie downs
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.