Overhaul 225' fixed boom marine crane

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, In-Service Vessel Sustainment Team, has a requirement to overhaul and upgrade an estimated eleven (11) each Appleton Marine RAD30-15.5 Fixed Book Marine Cranes currently installed on the 225' WLB Class Buoy Tenders.  All work shall be completed in accordance with Coast Guard specifications.  It is the Government's belief that only Appleton Marine, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, has the capability to successfully overhaul and upgrade these Cranes therefore the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only the OEM.  Industry was given the opportunity to submit their capabilities in the sources sought notice published on FBO on January 2, 2015.  The Government will award a Requirements contract, consisting of one base and four option years as a result of this solicitation.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency.  All questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing to Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil.  The due date for receipt of proposals is 2:00 PM EST on April 23, 2015.  Any proposal received after this deadline shall not be considered.  Proposals shall be submitted via email to Kelly Wyatt.  Solicitation Number HSCG40-15-R-60366, and all related specifications and drawings, is attached to this notice.  For information regarding this procurement please contact Kelly Wyatt at 410-582-4720 or Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil.