Sole Source to Deep South Crane Rentals for Bottlefield Crane Service

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to Deep South Crane Rentals, Inc. for crane rental services required to lift and move numerous 20-ton gas bottles to a radius of up to 50 feet within the NEDU facility. The procurement is sole source because Deep South Crane is the sole vendor with the equipment capable of executing the lift, and they are uniquely qualified due to their experience with NEDU and NASPC requirements. The services required include certified rigger, flagger, crane (hourly cost) 200 Ton, lift plan, counterweight in/out - 158 Ton, spreader bar, per diem per man, and fuel surcharge. • The contract effort is to acquire the following services and materials: • Certified Rigger • Flagger • Crane (Hourly Cost) 200 Ton • Lift Plan • Counterweight in/out - 158 Ton • Spreader Bar • Per diem per man • Fuel Surcharge The estimated value of the contract is greater than $25,000.00, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.