USCGC SYCAMORE CRANE SWING DRIVE ENCODER SERVICE
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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.
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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), United States Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis to APPLETON MARINE, INC. for USCGC SYCAMORE crane swing drive encoder service. This notice is an intent to award, not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves replacing a failed swing drive encoder on the Appleton Crane aboard the USCGC SYCAMORE (WLB-209) to restore its slew function and ensure safe, full operational capability. Appleton Marine Inc. will provide all necessary labor, tools, and expertise for:
- Installation of government-furnished parts (including a multi-turn ethernet encoder, fasteners, shaft, bushings, gear, key, set screw, retaining ring, and associated hardware).
- Programming of the new multi-turn ethernet encoder.
- Recalibration of the crane's swing drive encoder.
- Comprehensive testing of the crane's swing drive system to verify functionality and operational standards.
- Coordination of all on-site work with the USCGC SYCAMORE's Engineer Officer. The Government will provide vessel access, ensure a safe work area, and designate a point of contact.
Contract Details
- Contracting Agency: DHS, USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC)
- Intended Contractor: APPLETON MARINE, INC.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Procurement Procedures: Commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing for solicitation from one source.
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC Code: J020 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment
- Set-Aside: This procurement is not set aside for small businesses.
Performance
- Period of Performance: 2 days, to occur between February 9, 2026, and April 30, 2026, coordinated between the ship and vendor.
- Place of Performance: USCGC SYCAMORE, 47 Chandler St., NAVSTA Newport, Newport, RI 02841.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and no award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers. Interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and submit an offer or quotation. Any response must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Deadline for Interest/Offers: February 09, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (PST).
- Submission Method: Via email to Ms. Oneal at donna.j.oneal@uscg.mil.
- Email Subject Line: Must reference "Solicitation 70Z08526Q002843".
- Published Date: February 04, 2026.