USNS GRASP Propeller Shaft Sleeve and Strut Bearings

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes for two propeller shaft components for the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51): a 36-inch long propeller shaft fairwater sleeve and a 93-inch long propeller shaft strut bearing sleeve. This procurement is being conducted as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) with solicitation number N3220526Q7001 and is classified under NAICS code 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing). Key contract requirements include firm-fixed pricing that must incorporate Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping costs, with no separate line items permitted. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability and price, with duty-free entry into the United States required. The deadline for quote submission is December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with quotes to be submitted via email to Krista Hendricks.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and is being conducted on a sole-source basis with Propulsion Systems, Inc. identified as the sole-source vendor. The requirement is for two units of each component, with delivery and acceptance required by December 31, 2026, at the N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. The justification for sole-source procurement centers on Propulsion Systems, Inc. being the contracted designer and installer with exclusive technical expertise, specialized tools, and authorization to provide parts meeting USCG, ASME, SOLAS, and ABS certification standards. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. This is a critical ship equipment procurement requiring precise technical specifications and compatibility with existing propulsion system components.