USNS Harvey Milk (TAO-206) Stern Tube Seal Systems

The Military Sealift Command of the Department of the Navy seeks to procure stern tube seal system parts for the USNS Harvey Milk (TAO-206) through January 25, 2024 solicitation. The solicitation requests quotes for original equipment manufacturer parts from SKF Marine GMBH, including non-standard size bearings and seal systems, to maintain the existing Siemens-Compact seal type SC3. Quotes are due by February 5, 2023 and must provide for delivery by October 1, 2024 to the specified Navy warehouse. The award will be a firm-fixed price purchase order made to the responsible offeror providing the most advantageous quote to the government considering price and technical acceptability.

This procurement has an 8(a) sole source set-aside designation. The procurement's NAICS code is 336510 and PSC code is 2930. The incumbent and only acceptable source is Simplex Americas LLC as the original equipment manufacturer due to U.S. Coast Guard and ABS regulations. The place of performance will be Fleet, Virginia, with delivery required by October 2024 for continued operation and maintenance of the USNS Harvey Milk's specialized stern tube seal system.