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US Coast Guard Sole Source Procurement of Load Cells from Appleton Marine Inc.

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the US Coast Guard for specialized load cells used in force-weight measurement applications. - Agency: US Coast Guard SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (00085), Alameda, CA - Sole source contract to Appleton Marine Inc., the OEM - Product: Load Cell, Force-Weight (left hand assembly for cross deck winch) - NSN: 6670-01-495-0526 - Appleton Marine Inc. Part Number: YMD-8564 - Quantity: 6 units - Appleton Marine Inc. is the only vendor with proprietary expertise and technical capabilities - NAICS code: 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) - Notice issued under FAR 13.106-1(b) for sole source awards - Not open for competition, but capability statements from other vendors may be considered - No service line items or additional products specified

Technical and Business Highlights: - Load cells are critical for cross deck winch operations - Compatibility and performance requirements restrict procurement to the OEM - Commercial competitors may submit capability statements, but Appleton Marine Inc. is preferred due to proprietary design

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract to APPLETON MARINE INC. for Load Cell, Force-Weight. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

APPLETON MARINE INC. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and possesses proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities that are essential to meet the requirements of this procurement. No other vendor has been identified that can provide the required goods/services with the same level of compatibility, quality, and performance.

Key Details:

Vendor Name: APPLETON MARINE INC. NAICS Code: 332312

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can fulfill the requirements may submit a capability statement to the point of contact listed below.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.  Telephone requests will not be honored.

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