Brand name OEM SKF shaft couplings

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, operating on behalf of the Military Sealift Command, is seeking to procure eight (8) brand name OEM SKF shaft couplings with National Stock Number 3010-01-351-3099 for use in naval vessels, specifically the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). The solicitation (N0040625R0018) is a firm fixed-price supply contract with a critical safety designation for maritime equipment. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide documentation from the original equipment manufacturer. The government will evaluate submissions based on technical compliance, price reasonableness, and past performance, with the intent to award to the quoter providing the greatest overall benefit. The solicitation response deadline has been extended to May 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM PST, with all questions to be directed to Roger Bowers at roger.s.bowers.civ@us.navy.mil.

The contract is an unrestricted procurement with a small business size standard of 750 employees, classified under NAICS code 333613 for Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing. Extensive market research has shown limited supply channel options, with SKF USA identified as the primary manufacturer. The estimated lead time for these critical components is approximately 36 weeks, with delivery required to the Military Sealift Command Norfolk warehouse by September 30, 2025. The procurement will be funded using FY25 Working Capital Funds, and the components are specifically designed to meet shafting requirements for T-AO vessels and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards. The place of performance is within the United States, and the material will be inspected and accepted domestically for government and military purposes.