Bearing, sleeve

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 10 units of a specific bearing (NSN 1H-3120-015372288-D4) with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 003, to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The proposed contract action is intended to be negotiated with a single source under FAR 6.302-1 authority, which allows for non-competitive procurement under certain circumstances. While the notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals, interested vendors may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of the publication date (or 30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received. Information submitted by potential vendors will be primarily evaluated for the purpose of assessing the potential for a competitive procurement process.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The procurement falls under PSC Category 3120-P for Plain, Unmounted Bearings, with a specific focus on the identified National Stock Number. While the exact award value is not disclosed, the requirement is for 10 individual units of the specified bearing. The opportunity was initially posted on March 11, 2025, with a response deadline of March 26, 2025. The delivery location is specifically designated as N50286 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, suggesting a precise logistics and distribution requirement. The government's approach suggests a targeted procurement strategy that may prioritize technical specifications and vendor capability over a broadly competitive bidding process.