Load cell, force-weight

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
70Z08526N40211B00
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice of Intent on July 16, 2026 to award a sole-source contract to Appleton Marine Inc. for load cells, force-weight (PSC 6670, NAICS 332312), with capability statements due by July 22, 2026. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) on the basis that Appleton Marine is the original equipment manufacturer and possesses proprietary knowledge and specialized capabilities essential to meet Coast Guard requirements; no other vendor has been identified that can provide the goods with equivalent compatibility, quality, and performance. The requirement specifies six load cell units (left-hand configuration, part number AMD-1397L, NSN 6670 01-495-0526) for cross-deck winch assembly. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, any interested party believing it can fulfill the requirements may submit a capability statement to the point of contact; the Government will consider submissions solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, and that determination remains within Government discretion. No reimbursement for capability information submission will be provided, and telephone requests will not be accepted.

Notice text

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract to APPLETON MARINE INC. for Load Cell, Force-Weight. This 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.

APPLETON MARINE INC. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and possesses proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities that are essential to meet the requirements of this procurement. No other vendor has been identified that can provide the required goods/services with the same level of compatibility, quality, and performance.

Key Details:

  • Vendor Name: APPLETON MARINE INC.
  • NAICS Code: 332312

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can fulfill the requirements may submit a capability statement to the point of contact listed below.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.  Telephone requests will not be honored.

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