Mat Loading Unit (MLU) Field Crane Sources Sought

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MAT LOADING UNIT FIELD CRANE

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a solicitation of any kind.

Response Due Date:

February 18, 2026, 10:00 PM CST

Agency:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District

Requirement:

New Field Crane for the Mat Loading Unit (MLU)

NAICS Code:

333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing)

Points of Contact:

Alexandria D. Duckett (Alexandria.d.duckett@usace.army.mil)      

Kirk A. Middleton II (Kirk.a.middleton@usace.army.mil)

1. Introduction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, is conducting market research to identify parties capable of providing a new field crane for our Mat Loading Unit (MLU). The information from this Sources Sought will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential competitive procurement.

Based on the responses, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. All small business categories will be considered.

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333120 with a Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code is 3815. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

2. Requirement Overview

The contractor shall provide one (1) continuous duty cycle crane to replace the existing field crane used to load articulated concrete mat (ACM).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
• Delivery Timeline: Within 180 days after contract award.
• Delivery Location:
  • Ensley Engineer Yard
  • 2915 Riverport Road
  • Memphis, TN 38109
• Technical Specifications: Detailed requirements are outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 1).

3. Submission Requirements

Interested and capable parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than five (5) pages. The statement must be emailed to both points of contact by the response due date.

Your submission must address the following:

1. Company Profile:
   • Company name, address, UEI number, and office locations.
   • Current business size status (e.g., Small, Large) and any socioeconomic qualifications (Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).
   • Company history, including the number of employees and annual revenue.
2. Relevant Experience:
   • Describe past projects of the same or similar nature to this requirement.
3. Performance Capability (For Small Businesses):
   • Provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract work, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14.

4. Important Information

• Disclaimer: This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
• System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award.
• Confidentiality: All data received that is marked as corporate or proprietary will be protected from release outside the Government.
• Communication: No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All questions must be submitted in writing to the points of contact listed above.