The Military Sealift Command awarded a $16,234 firm fixed-price purchase order to Appleton Marine Inc. on March 11, 2025, for repair parts and equipment components for the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51), a Navy salvage ship. The contract encompasses 17 line items including 110 VAC indicating lights, LED lights, hydraulic swivels, solenoids, relief valves, electric connectors, and associated decals required for vessel maintenance and operations. The contract was not set aside for small business participation and was awarded based on Appleton Marine's technical capability and pricing as the sole source vendor. Delivery of all parts is required to Norfolk, Virginia by November 27, 2025, with FOB Destination terms placing responsibility for delivery on the contractor.
Appleton Marine Inc., a small business manufacturer of marine equipment located in Little Chute, Wisconsin, specializes in the design and production of marine cranes, winches, and related deck machinery. The company brings substantial federal contracting experience, including significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the U.S. Coast Guard valued at over $22 million through 2032, as well as established relationships with the Naval Sea Systems Command and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This purchase order reflects the contractor's ongoing role as a critical supplier of specialized marine equipment and repair components to support Military Sealift Command vessel operations and maintenance requirements.