Balanced Fairlead Overhaul_Brand Name_USNS KANAWHA

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting brand name parts to support a balanced fairlead overhaul on the USNS KANAWHA, a Military Sealift Command vessel. This solicitation (N3220526Q7150) seeks replacement parts for the balanced fairlead system, which is a critical component used for mooring and securing cargo operations on naval cargo ships. The procurement is being conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures, indicating this is a limited competition or brand name acquisition. Contractors must provide parts that meet exact specifications required for the vessel's overhaul maintenance requirements and are compatible with existing equipment. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026. Complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions are contained within the full solicitation documents and the accompanying Other Than Full and Open Competition justification memorandum.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designation and is being conducted as a sole source acquisition justified for The Timken Corporation, with the specific product identified as the Timken 50116-F Balanced Fairlead. The acquisition is classified as a simplified acquisition threshold purchase under PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM1-0133, with a delivery period extending from August 5, 2026 through November 19, 2026. The work will be performed in Norfolk, Virginia 23511, where the vessel maintenance and overhaul activities will take place. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The determination for sole source procurement is based on compatibility requirements, as only The Timken Corporation can supply the required Timken 50116-F Balanced Fairlead component, which must be a direct replacement for the existing equipment.