USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Motor Pedestal Bearings
ID: N3220525Q4055Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)

PSC

BEARINGS, MOUNTED (3130)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking small businesses capable of supplying specific Propulsion Motor Pedestal Bearings Parts for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). The procurement involves various components, including rigid seals and oil rings, which are currently sourced from RENK Corp., with quantities specified in the attached sources sought document. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of military vessels, and the anticipated solicitation release date is approximately February 5, 2025, with contract award decisions expected around March 5, 2025. Interested small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone firms, are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by February 3, 2025, via email, and may direct inquiries to the designated contracting officers, Thomas White and Cameron Alvey, at their respective email addresses.

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    The Military Sealift Command has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of supplying specific Propulsion Motor Pedestal Bearings Parts for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). This notice is not a solicitation for proposals, but rather a market research tool to gather information on potential suppliers before a formal procurement process begins. The required components, all sourced from RENK Corp., include various types of rigid seals and oil rings, with quantities specified for each part. The anticipated solicitation release date is approximately February 5, 2025, and a decision regarding contract award is expected around March 5, 2025. Eligible small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone businesses, are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by February 3, 2025, to assist the government in tailoring its procurement requirements. Submissions will only be accepted via email, and interested parties are advised to direct inquiries to the designated contracting officer. This document ultimately serves to determine the interest and capability of small businesses in supporting military operations.
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