1.2.4 1301157786 BN JA (REDACTED).pdf

This document is a Source Selection Information (SSI) file for a brand name procurement of eight (8) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) SKF Sverige AB shaft couplings with National Stock Number (NSN) 3010-01-351-3099. The requirement is for direct replacement parts to repair tail shafts aboard specific United States Naval Ships (USNS), with the shaft coupling originally designed to meet shafting requirements for T-AO vessels and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards.

The procurement is being conducted by Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound in support of the Military Sealift Command, with a critical safety designation. Market research revealed limited supply channel options, with the contract specialist identifying SKF USA as the primary manufacturer. The estimated lead time is approximately 36 weeks, and the procurement will be funded using FY25 Working Capital Funds. The document includes extensive market research demonstrating efforts to explore competition, though ultimately recommending a sole-source procurement due to the specific technical requirements and limited vendor capabilities for these critical maritime components.