Retainer oil seal

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure retainer oil seals, classified under PSC 5330 (Packing and Gasket Materials). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 authority; however, all responsible sources may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements to express their interest and capability. This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but all submissions received within 45 days of publication (30 days if award is issued under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement) will be evaluated by the Government. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received, and this determination is solely at the Government's discretion. Interested parties should note that responses will typically be considered only for the purpose of assessing whether competitive procurement is warranted. The due date for submissions is January 5, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves the purchase of 10 units of NSN 1H-5330-015957514-D4 (TDP VER 003) with delivery required FOB Origin. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the pre-solicitation notice. No incumbent contractor or current supplier information is disclosed at this stage. While the evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the technical specifications associated with the National Stock Number and technical data package provided. Interested parties should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and the contracting agency's website for updates regarding the competitive status of this requirement.