USNS SUPPLY Appleton Capstan Bearing

The Military Sealift Command is procuring three Appleton Marine Turn Table Bearings (Part Number YMD-5277) for the USNS SUPPLY vessel, specifically for critical mooring equipment components. This solicitation (N3220525Q4044) is a sole-source procurement directly with Appleton Marine, Inc., who is identified as the only manufacturer capable of providing these specialized marine mooring components. The evaluation will focus on technical capability and pricing, with the government reserving the right to negotiate with the vendor to ensure a fair and reasonable price. Quotes are due by April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT and must be submitted via email to Colin J. Edick. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 333613 for Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing and will require a technically acceptable quote from the vendor.

The procurement is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order. Appleton Marine, Inc. is the incumbent and sole source vendor due to proprietary equipment rights and critical standardization requirements for ship mooring equipment. The required delivery is FOB Destination with an acceptance date of August 20, 2025, to be delivered to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. The equipment is specifically for the YMD-5277 36" Capstan Mooring Equipment for the T-AOE vessel class, with no alternative vendors permitted due to potential hazards and certification requirements. The procurement is being processed under the simplified acquisition threshold and represents a critical replacement of specialized marine equipment that ensures vessel safety and operational integrity.