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Custom Shipboard A-Frame System

Overview


Manufacturing, Industrial Parts & Machinery
Seattle, Washington, United StatesPosted: July 11th, 2026Deadline: August 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY


Government agency in King County, Washington seeks a vendor to supply a custom shipboard A-frame system with hydraulic cylinders and winches for at-sea deployment and recovery of equipment up to 20 short tons. Questions are due July 16, 2026.

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TIMELINE


Issue RFQQ: July 10th, 2026

Closing Date for Inquiries: July 16th, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT

Addendum Issued: July 28th, 2026

Proposal Due: August 4th, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT

Preferred Delivery: December 15th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE


July 16th, 2026

CONTACTS


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Issuing Agency


University Of Washington

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DESCRIPTION


A government authority in King County, Washington is seeking a vendor to provide a custom shipboard A-frame system for marine operations. The requested system must include two hydraulic cylinders operating in parallel, two double-reeved side-mounted winches, and one deck winch that is single-reeved over the center block of the A-frame.

The A-frame and its associated components will be used in shipboard operations at sea to deploy and recover equipment weighing up to 20 short tons. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 16, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by University Of Washington. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Marine equipment manufacturer with experience in custom shipboard handling systems
  • Firm specializing in hydraulic systems, winches, and heavy-duty lifting assemblies
  • Contractor with proven capability supporting maritime or government vessel operations
  • Company able to engineer equipment for safe deployment and recovery loads up to 20 short tons
  • Supplier with fabrication, testing, and integration experience for ocean-going environments

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