GEARBOX,WINCH

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of a GEARBOX, WINCH (PART_NBR: SK9052AZ-SAEB-31.4H1) with a quantity of 25. The original equipment manufacturer, Appleton Marine Inc., is the intended recipient of the contract due to their proprietary knowledge and technical expertise. • The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. • Interested parties may submit a capability statement to the point of contact, which will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. • The contract is for a specific item, and the U.S. Coast Guard believes that only Appleton Marine Inc. can provide the required goods with the same level of compatibility, quality, and performance.