Hands Free Mooring Equipment

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation plans to award a sole source, firm fixed-price purchase order to Cavotec USA, Inc. for Hands Free Mooring equipment under authority 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a), citing that Cavotec is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The procurement is not open to competition, and no alternative suppliers or services will satisfy the specified needs. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 333248, and the contract will be managed by the Contracting Office located in Massena, New York. All inquiries regarding this action will be disregarded, including capability briefings and telephonic requests, and responses to this notice will not influence any future solicitation requirements. The award will proceed without competitive bidding based on the government’s determination that only one source is viable. The solicitation number is 6923G526N0025, posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The point of contact for this action is Chora Snyder, whose email and phone number are provided for administrative purposes only, as no discussion or clarification will be entertained. The place of performance is also in Massena, New York, with the equipment intended for use within the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway system. The agency responsible is the Department of Transportation, operating under the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, and the procurement is classified as a special notice with no set-aside provisions. This action reflects a legally justified sole source award based on proprietary technology and the absence of viable alternatives.