CGC RELIANCE WILDCAT RENEW
ID: 52000RFQ250000392Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080)NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42349)

PSC

CHAIN AND WIRE ROPE (4010)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01bd2126c5af4dcdb064c59aa5e15dcc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, intends to award a contract for the renewal of Wildcat assemblies and associated locking rings to Jered LLC, with a planned award date of November 4, 2024. The procurement requires the delivery of two wildcat assemblies that accommodate a 1-3/8 anchor chain, adhering to the technical specifications and guidance provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Jered LLC, with a delivery deadline set for July 21, 2025, to the USCG Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. This initiative underscores the Coast Guard's commitment to maintaining operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized parts that meet established technical standards. Interested parties capable of supplying the required components are encouraged to respond in writing by 10 AM on November 4, 2024, to Jacqueline Handley at jacqueline.d.handley@uscg.mil, providing relevant company information and demonstrating their capability to meet the supply demand.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Damon Jones
    (571) 607-9385
    damon.d.jones@uscg.mil
    Jacqueline D. Handley
    jacqueline.D.Handley@uscg.mil
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    RELIANCE Wildcat Renew - SOW.docx
    The CGC RELIANCE requires the renewal of two wildcat assemblies and associated locking rings, with a delivery deadline set for July 21, 2025, to the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD. The contractor must provide products that accommodate a 1-3/8 anchor chain, adhering to the OEM technical guidance, specifications, and drawings outlined in the "CG Tech Pub 3240A-581-A." The OEM for this project is Jered, LLC, which possesses the necessary proprietary processes and technical guidance for manufacturing these components. This RFP highlights the US Coast Guard's commitment to maintaining operational readiness through compliance with established technical standards and the procurement of specialized parts. The point of contact for this project is LT Matthew Chambers from the USCG.
    Sole Source Letter.pdf
    Jered LLC, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Wildcat Lock Chain and Locking Ring, has communicated to Jacqueline Handley of the U.S. Coast Guard that these products are proprietary and considered sole source. Jered LLC asserts it does not have any authorized distributors or repair facilities for these assemblies. Additionally, the company identifies itself as the OEM for equipment produced by several affiliated companies, including Jered Brown Brothers and American Heavy Industries. The communication serves to outline the proprietary nature of the products and establish Jered LLC’s unique position in supplying them, reinforcing the sole source designation crucial for potential procurement processes. This reinforces the importance of recognizing OEMs in government contracts, particularly in the context of RFPs and grants, where understanding sourcing limitations and proprietary rights is essential for compliance and accurate proposals.
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