The Department of Defense, through the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Timken Gears & Services, Inc. for the procurement of Dual Clutch Assembly Overhaul parts necessary for the Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) aboard LPD class ships. The requirement is specific to the proprietary Clutch Assembly of the LPD-17 Class Ships, making Timken the only authorized source for these parts. Interested vendors are invited to submit documentation demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent products, with all submissions due via email by 1100 PST on December 26, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Edward Dean at edward.b.dean5.civ@us.navy.mil or Ricardo Barraza-Cobos at ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil.