N4044326Q0007 USNS KAISER Engine Shaft Brake
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N4044326Q0007
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2030 Deck Machinery
- Place of performance
- San Diego, California 92117, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Eaton Corporation, Inc. for the supply of a Main Engine Shaft Brake for the USNS KAISER, a T-AKE Class vessel. This notice was posted on January 13, 2026, and represents the government's determination that competitive procurement is not warranted for this particular requirement. The procurement is categorized under Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 333618) and Deck Machinery (PSC 2030). As stated in the notice, this is not a request for quotes, and the government retains sole discretion regarding whether to proceed with the sole-source award based on any responses received.
The underlying procurement addresses the need for a replacement propulsion shaft braking system for the USNS HJK T-AO 187, with a required delivery date of November 1, 2026. The government justifies the sole-source approach under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing Eaton Corporation's status as the original equipment manufacturer with exclusive proprietary rights to the design drawings and tolerances. This procurement supports fleet configuration standardization, as the brake serves as a direct replacement component for 13 other remaining T-AO 187 Class vessels. The contract value falls below the simplified acquisition threshold. While this is a notice of intent rather than an active solicitation, interested contractors have until January 19, 2026, to respond, though such responses will not obligate the government to pursue competitive bidding.
Notice text
The Government intends to make a sole-source award to Eaton Corporation, Inc, for the supplies of USNS CSI Main Engine Shaft Brake). Eaton Corporation is the OEM service and parts provider for the Brake Shaft installed on the Military Sealift Command’s T-AKE Class of ships.
This notice of intent is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted SSJ 26Q0007.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N4044326Q0007_USNS KAISER Engine Shaft Brake | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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