SKAGIT RB-97 2-Drum Winch Rental

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically an emergent requirement for the rental of a SKAGIT RB-97 2-Drum heavy duty winch and a wire rope purchase. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing this Request for Quotes (RFQ).

• Rental of one (1) SKAGIT RB-97 2-Drum heavy duty winch, including freight and load fee for transport to and return from Bayview, ID.

• Purchase of one (1) wire rope assembly, with minimum specifications detailed in the document.

• The winch rental period is from May 13, 2026, to August 19, 2026.

• Government will provide professional crane services for loading and unloading the winch.

• Anticipated contract type: One firm-fixed-price Agreement.

• Period of Performance for rental: May 13, 2026 - August 19, 2026.

• Delivery requested for wire rope: May 13, 2026.

• Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EDT on April 22, 2026.

• Responses must include: Company Letterhead, Pricing, Cage Code, FOB Destination, Point of Contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), Business Size.

• Pricing should be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

• Quotes must clearly indicate the capability to meet all specifications and requirements.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Capability will be evaluated based on meeting minimum requirements defined in the SOW/PWS or minimum specifications.

• NAICS Code: 532490

• PSC Code: W039

• Small Business Standard: 40M

• This procurement IS NOT being set-aside for small business.

• Provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 and DFARS DPN 11102025.

• All responses should be sent to arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Point of Contact: Arnel Ngo, (757) 478-2013, arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum For File" justifying a non-competitive procurement for the rental of a Skagit RB-97 2-drum heavy capacity winch and a wire rope assembly purchase. The rental period is from 5/13/26 to 8/19/26.

This justification is relevant to bidders as it explains why the government is not conducting a full and open competition for this requirement. The primary reason cited is that the Skagit RB-97 winch is a brand name product with unique operational characteristics essential for a specific, validated maintenance procedure for heavy wire rope mooring systems. The document details:

• Unique Requirements: The dual-drum configuration, specific line pull capacity, and proven system integration of the Skagit RB-97 are critical and cannot be easily replicated or substituted by other manufacturers without significant, high-risk, and costly re-engineering.
• Safety and Schedule: Deviating from the Skagit RB-97 would introduce unknown safety risks and cause catastrophic schedule delays, potentially delaying the project by months or years.
• Market Research: While other winches exist, they do not meet the specific needs or integrate with the existing procedure without extensive custom engineering.

This indicates that potential bidders offering alternative winches or related services may not be considered unless they can demonstrate a direct "equal" that meets all the stringent, unique requirements without introducing unacceptable risk or cost.