Crane inspection and repair RFPs and government contracts

A crane inspection and repair RFP (request for proposals) is a notice in which a government agency asks companies to inspect, test and repair cranes and hoists, with a price and a proposal sent by a deadline. Federal agencies publish them on SAM.gov as solicitations, combined synopsis/solicitations or requests for quotes; presolicitations and sources sought notices announce them earlier.

3 on Nov 6, 2026, from 2 federal agencies in 1 state. 7 more are announced (presolicitations and sources sought notices). 1 of the open bids are set aside for small businesses. The list is updated every day from SAM.gov.

Bids for this service mostly use 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance). Check the NAICS code in each notice: it decides the size standard for small-business set-asides.

Register your business in SAM.gov (free) to get a Unique Entity ID, check that your NAICS code and size fit the notice, read the full solicitation and its amendments on SAM.gov, and send your offer before the deadline. Set-aside bids are limited to eligible small businesses, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB or WOSB firms.