Upgrade Crane Capacity - T-ARS class ships

The Military Sealift Fleet Support Command has issued a procurement notice for upgrading the capacity of four Ship Service Cranes on T-ARS class ships, to be fulfilled through Purchase Order N40442-09-P-4038. This acquisition is intended as a sole source contract awarded to Appleton Marine, located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Although this announcement does not seek competitive quotes, the government will consider any quotations submitted after the synopsis publication solely to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement process. Vendors must maintain active registration in the Central Contractor Registration system to be eligible for award. The contract falls under the NAICS code 333923 and is managed by the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command office in Norfolk, Virginia. Key contacts for this procurement include Contracting Officer Mark R. Hunter and Contract Specialist Alfred Turner. The primary place of performance is Appleton, Wisconsin. This notice was posted on January 6, 2010, and emphasizes the unique requirement for crane upgrades through Appleton Marine due to the specialized nature of the equipment and task.