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Sole Source OEM Hydraulic Fin Stabilizer Repair Services for USCG Cutter Vincent Danz

This notice announces the US Coast Guard's intent to award a sole-source contract for OEM hydraulic fin stabilizer repair services aboard the CGC Vincent Danz. - Agency: United States Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) - Sole-source vendor: Quantum Marine Engineering, Inc. (OEM for the stabilizer system) - Requirement: Repair, removal, and installation of starboard fin stabilizer components, including troubleshooting, calibration, quality assurance, and post-repair testing - Work involves coordination with an on-site dive team to free a seized fin and restore full mission capability - Only Quantum Marine Engineering, Inc. is authorized and holds proprietary technical data for the system - Period of performance: Two-day onsite effort between September 21, 2026, and October 21, 2026 - Attachments include SOW, sole source justification, and OEM certification letter - Interested parties must demonstrate full technical equivalency to the OEM item to be considered - Commercial opportunity is limited due to proprietary rights and urgency - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid five-figure range

Technical Details - Product: 270' class hydraulic fins stabilizer system (OEM: Quantum Marine Engineering, Inc.) - Services: OEM-certified repair, removal, installation, calibration, and testing of starboard fin stabilizer - Deliverables: Written reports and participation in dockside testing - All work must be completed by October 21, 2026

Description

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order for OEM Hydraulic Fin Stabilizer Repair Services Aboard CGC Vincent Danz.

1. ANNOUNCEMENT

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), announces its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Quantum Marine Engineering, Inc. for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Fin stabilizer system repair services. This action is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE

This notice serves to inform industry of the government's intent to award this requirement on a sole-source basis and to conduct market research to identify other sources that may be capable of satisfying this requirement. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and the government does not intend to issue a contract based on responses to this notice alone.

3. REQUIREMENT DETAILS & ATTACHMENTS

The USCG requires OEM Hydraulic fin stabilizer repair services as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide services that is fully equivalent in form, fit, and function to the specified OEM item.

Please note the following documents are attached to this posting for review:

Statement of Work (SOW): Details the technical requirements of the OEM requirement. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Details the government's rationale for pursuing a sole-source award. Sole Proprietor Letter: Documentation from the OEM establishing their sole-source status.

4. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Companies that believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit a written Capability Statement. Your response should provide clear and convincing evidence of your ability to provide an equivalent product. Please provide the following details in your submission:

Company Details: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI Number, and Web Page URL. Business Size: Company Size, NAICS Code, and Applicable Small Business Status. Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address. Technical Capability: A narrative describing capability, documentation proving equivalency to the OEM item, and any recommendations or concerns.

IMPORTANT: Do not submit pricing information. All information marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly.

5. SUBMISSION DEADLINE & CONTACT INFORMATION

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST on September 16, 2026 Submit To: Karla P. Balint Email Address: karla.p.balint@uscg.mil Email Subject Line: Response to Notice of Intent – CGC VINCENT DANZ – OEM FIN STABILIZER SERVICES

Oral submissions will not be accepted.

6. DISCLAIMER

The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding on the government. The government reserves the right to ask clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions publicly.

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