ARSR-2 Pedestal Main Bearing
ID: 6973GH-25-MS-02413Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

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Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)

PSC

BEARINGS, ANTIFRICTION, UNMOUNTED (3110)
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is seeking vendors to provide four (4) ARSR-2 Pedestal Main Bearings, IFS P/N 100028189, as part of a market survey to assess capabilities and interest in fulfilling this procurement requirement. The FAA aims to gather information to determine the appropriate procurement method, which may include full-and-open competition or set-asides for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses certified by the SBA. The bearings are critical components for FAA operations, and the procurement process will consider responses to the market survey, which must be submitted by March 25th, 2:00 PM CT, to Haylee Hildebrand at haylee.p.hildebrand@faa.gov. Interested vendors are required to provide a capability statement, proof of entity registration in SAM, and any applicable certifications.

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    Messinger Bearings has submitted a request to the FAA Aeronautical Center for updates to drawing #DE-C-2877-B, related to manufacturing bearings under a current contract. The company highlights a conflict in dimensional tolerances, stating that the existing specifications are incompatible due to stack-up tolerance issues. They suggest revising the dimensions to correct this conflict, which impacts both manufacturing feasibility and costs. Additionally, Messinger Bearings points out an error in the revision block of the drawing that needs to be corrected to reflect the accurate revision status. The request emphasizes the importance of these updates to support ongoing production efforts. Timely action on this matter is deemed essential for maintaining production schedules.
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