# Annual Testing and Certification of Weight Handling Equipment Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z03526qketc001 - Solicitation number: 70Z03526QKETC001 - Notice type: Solicitation - Status: Awarded to Aerial Certifications & Inspections LLC - Department: Department of Homeland Security - Agency: US Coast Guard - Contracting office: Base Ketchikan (70Z035) - NAICS: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance - Product or service code: H939 Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services: Materials Handling Equipment - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Ketchikan, Alaska - County: Ketchikan Gateway Borough (FIPS 02130). https://abierto.us/counties/ketchikan-gateway-borough-ak-02130 - City: Ketchikan. https://abierto.us/cities/ketchikan-ak-0238970 - First posted: May 6, 2026 - Last posted: May 15, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f273ead68b8422f9fc13dd6268af23f/view ## Description This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Base Ketchikan has a requirement for annual inspection, testing, and certification of cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment. The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform the work as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. The small business size standard is $12.5 million. **Statement of Work (SOW):** **1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Background:** United States Coast Guard (USCG) Base Ketchikan operates a wide range of weight handling equipment (WHE) to support its operational missions. To ensure the safety of personnel and the continued functionality of this equipment, annual inspection, testing, and certification are required in accordance with federal regulations and manufacturer standards. **1.2 Scope:** The Contractor shall provide all-inclusive services to perform annual inspections, functional testing, and certification of the equipment listed in Section 2.4 of the attached SOW. This includes all travel, lodging, and per diem. This scope does not include repair services. **1.3 Objective:** To inspect and recertify all listed weight handling equipment and document any deficiencies. **2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS 2.1 Inspection and Testing:** Inspect and test all equipment listed in Table 2.4 of the SOW in accordance with the compliance documents. **2.2 Certification and Reporting (Deliverables):** Affix durable, waterproof certification tags to compliant equipment. Provide individual inspection forms for each device. Submit a consolidated Final Deficiency Report within five (5) business days of completing the inspection. **2.3 Equipment List:** A list of 13 specific pieces of equipment including an Automotive Lift, Bridge Cranes, a Mobile A-Frame, a Mobile Crane, and various Monorail Hoists is provided in the attached SOW. **2.4 Period of Performance:** **Base Year:** 01 June 2026 to 31 September 2026, with four (4) one-year option periods. Work to be completed within 45 days of commencement in the base and each option year. **2.5 Place of Performance:** USCG Base Ketchikan, 1300 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. (The full Statement of Work is attached to this solicitation package) **10. Instructions to Offerors:** 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21). Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified. As a minimum, offers must include: The solicitation number; The name, address, and telephone number of the Offeror; The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; A technical proposal describing the approach to meeting the requirements of the SOW. Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications; and A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at Benjamin.R.Reedy@uscg.mil. Pricing should be submitted as formatted below CLIN 0001 Description: **Base Year:** Crane and Hoist Annual Inspection Services, in accordance with the Statement of Work. **Period of Performance:** 01 JUN 2026 - 30 SEP 2026 Quantity: **1 Unit:** **Job Unit Price:** $ **Total Price:** $ **CLIN 1001 Description:** **Option Year 1:** Crane and Hoist Annual Inspection Services, in accordance with the Statement of Work. **Period of Performance:** 01 JUN 2027 - 30 SEP 2027 Quantity: **1 Unit:** **Job Unit Price:** $ **Total Price:** $ **CLIN 2001 Description:** **Option Year 2:** Crane and Hoist Annual Inspection Services, in accordance with the Statement of Work. **Period of Performance:** 01 JUN 2028 - 30 SEP 2028 Quantity: **1 Unit:** **Job Unit Price:** $ **Total Price:** $ **CLIN 3001 Description:** **Option Year 3:** Crane and Hoist Annual Inspection Services, in accordance with the Statement of Work. **Period of Performance:** 01 JUN 2029 - 30 SEP 2029 Quantity: **1 Unit:** **Job Unit Price:** $ **Total Price:** $ **CLIN 4001 Description:** **Option Year 4:** Crane and Hoist Annual Inspection Services, in accordance with the Statement of Work. **Period of Performance:** 01 JUN 2030 - 30 SEP 2030 Quantity: **1 Unit:** **Job Unit Price:** $ **Total Price:** $ **12. Applicable Clauses:** Provisions and Clauses can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses document. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Changes made in Modification 1 are listed in the Changes.txt file. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Aerial Certifications & Inspections LLC (UEI NLLJYNK7JLV7) - Contract: 70Z03526PKETC0026, purchase order - Obligated: $6,750.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 6 offers received - Link: solicitation number 70Z03526QKETC001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 70Z035 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03526PKETC0026_7008_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - May 6, 2026: Solicitation, due May 15, 2027 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 5ff3886846204aa29c517f7035d7fe89. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5ff3886846204aa29c517f7035d7fe89/view - May 15, 2026: Solicitation, due May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 476ab49462af4691bbf241c7f73e35f0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/476ab49462af4691bbf241c7f73e35f0/view - May 15, 2026: Solicitation, due May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 7f273ead68b8422f9fc13dd6268af23f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f273ead68b8422f9fc13dd6268af23f/view ## Points of contact - Contracting Officer - Benjamin Reedy, benjamin.r.reedy@uscg.mil - Russell Dever (Technical POC), Russel.M.Dever@uscg.mil, 9072286408 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z03526qketc001.