Sole Source - Open, Inspect, Drum Winch

The U.S. Coast Guard, through the Department of Homeland Security’s Sflc Procurement Branch 2, intends to award a sole source contract to Ram Winch and Hoist Management, LLC for the open, inspect, and repair of ten power-operated drum winches identified by NSN 3950-01-566-3921 and part number HU40-REMAN or NEW HU40-9.5. This procurement is conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits non-competitive awards when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services can meet the agency’s requirements. Ram Winch and Hoist Management, LLC is recognized as the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities essential to ensure compatibility, quality, and performance of the repairs. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811310 with no set-aside designation applied. The solicitation number is 70Z08526N49012B00, posted on June 11, 2026, with a deadline for capability statements due by June 15, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive bids, but interested parties may submit a capability statement to the designated point of contact, Chad Ball, for consideration only in determining whether a competitive procurement should be pursued; however, submission does not guarantee competition, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in preparing such statements. All communication must be in writing, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. No contract value, pricing, delivery schedule, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or contract administration details are specified in the available information.