Description
The United States Military Academy is seeking a qualified small business to fabricate, deliver, and erect a custom steel structural load frame for the high‑bay laboratory (GH‑102) in Goethals Hall, West Point, NY. The contractor must meet a tight dimensional tolerance of 1/32 in, provide all material (steel members, connection plates, high‑strength bolts, washers, and rigging equipment), and manage on‑site installation using a government‑furnished 10‑ton overhead crane and operator. The effort includes a quality‑control plan, strict security and personnel clearances, and compliance with numerous FAR/DFARS and Army regulations.
• Fabricate steel columns, beam, and braces per detailed drawings (A572‑Grade 50, tolerance ≤ 1/32 in).
• Deliver and erect the load frame through an 11‑ft × 20‑ft door, using the government‑provided crane and operator; contractor supplies rigging, labor, and debris removal.
• Submit a Quality‑Control Plan within 30 days of award and provide QC reports within 48 hours of completion; adhere to slip‑critical bolted connections (7/8‑in high‑strength structural bolts, 15 % extra fasteners).