USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Cargo Crane

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N3220526Q7079 modifies the original solicitation dated 18 Feb 2026.

Key changes include:

• Correction of multiple part numbers.

• Extension of the solicitation response due date.

• Modification of the descriptions for CLIN 0011 and CLIN 0021.

• The requirements text has been modified to "USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Cargo Crane Maintenance".

• Solicitation response due date.

• Part numbers for CLINs 0004, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0013, 0016, 0018.

• Descriptions for CLIN 0011 and 0021.

• Requirements text.

• The response due date has been extended from 04 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026. Bidders must acknowledge this amendment.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the requirement for CARGO CRANE PARTS, specifically repair parts for cargo crane maintenance.

This document is relevant to bidders as it identifies APPLETON MARINE as the sole source for these specific cargo crane parts (AMD-1975). The justification for this sole-source determination is based on APPLETON MARINE owning proprietary rights to the drawings and selling directly, with no authorized distributors. Additionally, the parts are considered critical ship equipment, failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment, and are part of MSC's standardization initiative for all T-AKE class ships. The required delivery date is 7/20/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of various parts and potentially services related to the maintenance of the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN cargo crane. The government is seeking to acquire specific items to ensure the operational readiness and maintenance of this vessel's cargo crane.

The document lists numerous specific parts required, including but not limited to:

• PLC BATTERY
• LIGHT BRACKET
• CRANE HOIST WIRE ROPES
• WINCH MOTOR BLEED OFF VALVE
• RELIEF VALVE CARTIDGE
• HEEL BUSHING
• FLOODLIGHT
• CRANE HOOK & BLOCK ASSY
• TUBE END REDUCER
• DISPLAY UNIT ENCLOSURE
• MOTOR WINCH
• WINCH VENT RELIEF VALVE
• CABLE TRACK
• TELESCOPE PIN
• SNAP RING
• SHIM
• O-RING RUN TEE
• SHIM SET
• SLIDE PAD

Several line items (e.g., 0008, 0011, 0012) require the contractor to provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• The solicitation number is N3220526Q7079.

• The solicitation issue date is February 18, 2026.

• The offer due date is March 04, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• The NAICS code is 333923 with a size standard of 1400 employees.

• The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price for the listed items.

• Delivery is expected on or before July 20, 2026, for most items, with FOB Details indicating Contractor Destination.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449.

• Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format only.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical acceptability and Price reasonableness.

• The government may negotiate with quoters and seek quote revisions.

• The government may issue a purchase order to Appleton Marine Inc. as a sole source vendor if they provide a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

• Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions are not acceptable and may lead to rejection.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The document includes extensive contract clauses, including FAR and DFARS clauses, related to payment instructions (Wide Area WorkFlow - WAWF), packaging and marking, duty-free entry, and critical safety items.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the destination, with specific locations and points of contact provided.