Bearing, sleeve

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Maritime) is seeking to procure a specialized 12x12 elliptical bearing sleeve (Part Number 959E442G09) for a starboard component of a naval vessel. The solicitation (SPMYM425Q0310) is specifically for one assembly unit to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Government Representative at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii by 11-Apr-2025. The procurement is being conducted as a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) under NAICS code 332991 for Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation suggests a focus on small business participation and technical compliance with the specified part requirements. The offer due date is 20-Mar-2025 at 12:00 PM, providing a narrow three-day window for potential vendors to submit their quotes.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, targeting manufacturers capable of producing the precise bearing sleeve specification. The justification documents reveal this is a critical replacement part, originally sourced from TIMKEN - Philadelphia Gear, with proprietary rights to modify marine reduction gear journal bearings. The procurement stems from an urgent requirement following a bearing damage incident, processed as a payback order with technical certification from Adrian DeLeon, a Mechanical Engineer from PHNSY & IMF. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a single unit with a targeted delivery date of 11-Apr-2025. The place of performance is within the United States, specifically targeting the naval maintenance facility in Hawaii, with the procurement method emphasizing competition among qualified small business manufacturers in the ball and roller bearing manufacturing sector.