The US Coast Guard has issued a solicitation for commercial vendors to submit quotes for the supply of two main fall winches manufactured by Appleton Marine Inc.
The Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for these winches, emphasizing that no substitutions will be authorized without USCG approval. The OEM or its authorized distributors are the only entities believed to possess the required technical data and parts for this specialized order.
The winches must be delivered by October 15, 2024, and vendors must include a letter from the OEM confirming their authorization to supply these specific parts. Technically, the item required is a "new Appleton Marine main fall winch for 175 WLM."
The packaging and labeling of the winches must follow military standards, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Quotes are due by 12 p.m. EST on August 9, 2024, and should include unit prices, a delivery date commitment, and a response to the request for vendor information.
For technical queries, vendors may contact Michael Mooney at michael.p.mooney1@uscg.mil or 571-607-6027. For all other inquiries, including submission of the completed quote, contact Gina Baran at gina.m.baran@uscg.mil.
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and the US Coast Guard encourages all responsible small businesses to submit quotations.