USNS MEDGAR EVERS Renk Material

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotations for Motor Pedestal Bearing components required for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13), classified under NAICS code 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing) and PSC 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted). The procurement includes 14 line items of bearing shells, rigid seals, radial shaft seals, oil rings, piping, and hoses with vendor part numbers specified for each item. Quoters must submit technically acceptable quotes at fair and reasonable prices in Adobe or Microsoft Office format via email, with evaluation based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness. All offers are due by May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the contracting officer Colin Edick available at 564-226-1232 for inquiries. This is an unrestricted acquisition designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside.

The solicitation documents indicate that RENK USA has been identified as the single responsible source capable of providing these components, as documented in the justification memorandum dated April 21, 2026. All components must be delivered by January 27, 2027 to the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia (DoDAAC N32205), with inspection and acceptance conducted at destination by Joseph Fader, PPE, at MSC Program Management. The contract incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses including provisions for item unique identification, wide area workflow payment instructions, critical safety items designation, and supplemental Navy-specific requirements for packaging, marking, and duty-free entry. The procurement is based on a firm fixed price arrangement, with the PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0188 established for this requirement. No specific budget range or total award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.