USCGC STONE LUFFING CYLINDER PART REPLACEMENTS
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / US Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award an 8(a) Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to APPLETON MARINE INC. This procurement is for luffing cylinder part replacements required for the USCGC STONE due to a leaking seal. This is not a solicitation, but interested parties may submit evidence for competition by June 30, 2026, 8:00 AM PST.
Opportunity Details
The requirement is for specific luffing cylinder parts for the USCGC STONE. The vendor must provide the following:
- Actuating hydraulic cylinder assembly (1)
- Luff and jib cylinder pin (2)
- Lock plate (2)
- Hex Head Cap Screw, .75-10NC X 2.00" LG - GRADE 5 STL ZNC PLTD (2)
- Hex Head Cap Screw, .75-10NC X 2.25" LG - GRADE 5 STL ZNC PLTD (2)
All parts must be shipped as a complete order with standard commercial packaging to prevent damage. The Required Delivery Date (RDD) is December 4, 2026, to the CGC Stone at 1050 Register St, North Charleston, SC, 29405.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) (intended)
- Procurement Method: Sole Source, utilizing commercial item procedures per FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)).
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC Code: 2090 - Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (PST)
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Submission & Competition
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available. Any response must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
All inquiries and offers must be submitted in writing via email to Donna O'Neal at donna.j.o'neal@uscg.mil. The subject line must reference Solicitation 70Z08526Q025453.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Donna O'Neal (donna.j.o'neal@uscg.mil)
- Technical Product Line POC: Christian Thorn (Christian.P.Thorn@USCG.MIL, 510-437-5483)