Main Reduction Gear Repairs
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0040626C0001
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- N0040626C0001 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Timken Gears & Services Inc.
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC
- J999 Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West)
- Place of performance
- Japan
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command issued a Sole Source Justification and Approval for Main Reduction Gear (MRG) inspection and repair services on a U.S. Naval Vessel, awarding contract N0040626C0001 to Timken Gears & Services, Inc. on February 12, 2026. The justification for sole sourcing under FAR Subpart 13.5 is based on unusual and compelling urgency, as a vibration issue discovered during prior maintenance has disabled one of the ship's two reduction gears, eliminating propulsion system redundancy and preventing the vessel from supporting critical national taskings in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Timken Gears & Services, Inc. is the only qualified vendor capable of performing the required overhaul services because it possesses proprietary drawings, specifications, and intellectual property for the MRG design acquired from the original equipment manufacturer, General Electric, and even minor specification variations could cause catastrophic damage to the equipment. The government estimates substantial daily costs associated with ship non-deployment and determined that repairs must begin in February 2026 to restore full operational capability. While the specific contract award amount is not disclosed in the published notice, the requirement is funded through FY 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy appropriations, and fair and reasonable pricing was established through market research.
Notice text
Sole Source under 13.5 due to urgency for Main Reduction Gear inspection and repairs onboard a US Naval Vessel.
Awarded contract N0040626C0001 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-02-12.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.2 1301325072 JA Sole-Source 2026-007 Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Main Reduction Gear Repairs | Award Notice |
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