The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking maintenance services for an SKF Transducer Calibrator, specifically model MEA 14B. This procurement is intended to be made on a sole-source basis from SKF Osterreich AG through Jamaica Bearings, the only local reseller for SKF items, due to the specificity of required maintenance services. The proposed action aligns with federal guidelines allowing limited competition when only one supplier can meet the needs. The contractor will handle the inspection, repair, and calibration of the MEA 14B and its reference pickup, following OEM specifications. An option to purchase model MEA 14C is included should repairs on the MEA 14B be unfeasible. These services support the noise testing capabilities of NSWCCD to ensure compliance with military specifications for noise-tested bearings. Responses from interested parties are invited by a specified deadline, though this notice does not constitute a competitive proposal request. All inquiries must be submitted by a defined date as well. This initiative underscores the Navy’s commitment to maintaining specialized equipment critical for quality assurance in military components.

The memorandum explains the justification for a sole source acquisition of maintenance services for the SKF Osterreich manufactured Transducer Calibrator model MEA 14B under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). According to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, only one source may be solicited when no other options are reasonably available. The NSWCCD Code 617 requires these services, as the calibration must be performed by the original equipment manufacturer due to proprietary technology and exclusive rights. Previous market research confirmed that Jamaica Bearings is the only domestic distributor for SKF products, and no other companies offer similar calibration for the MEA 14B model. Competition for both the calibration and potential purchase of an MEA 14C is deemed unfeasible since SKF Osterreich is the sole source capable of meeting specific international standards and technical requirements necessary for operational efficiency. Delays would hinder Navy operations significantly, affecting the quality testing and reconditioning of critical components such as noise-tested bearings, resulting in high costs and operational setbacks. The document emphasizes the necessity of sole sourcing to mitigate risks associated with operational disruptions.