Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Solesource Contract
Deadline: 04 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 28 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146037247
Document Ref. No.: 140802-26-0425
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NOAA Ship Pisces is Appleton Marine parts to overhaul crane onboard the ship.
The NOAA Ship Pisces was designed and outfitted with an Appleton Marine Telescoping and Knuckle boom Crane; therefore, the crane parts will be provided by Appleton Marine Inc. located 3030 E Pershing St Appleton, WI, 54911.
Appleton Marine is the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and retains the proprietary rights to their designs and systems. Appleton Marine is the only OEM approved source for troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing Appleton Marine equipment. To prevent premature failure, particularly when lifting vital heavy leads, ensure component compatibility, and retain ABS certification, it is imperative that all materials are approved by the OEM for the installed application. Using OEM products ensures component compatibility, prevents the need for shipboard modifications of non-approved parts, and certifies that all materials are inspected and approved for use by the OEM.
The Government is not aware of any other vendors, distributors or resellers that are authorized to sell Appleton parts without compromising OEM warranty, delivery or additional mark ups.
The Government intends to acquire this product under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Appleton Marine Inc under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The NAICS Code for this buy is 333923, Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing with Size standard of 1250 Employees.
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that is an authorized distributor, reseller from Appleton Marine and can provide their products/ parts without compromising manufacturing delivery, warranty or mark...
Notice ID: 140802-26-0425
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: national oceanic and atmospheric administration
Office: dept of commerce noaa
Product Service Code: 2020 - rigging and rigging gear
NAICS Code: 333923 - Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 19, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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