USNS CHAMBERS RENK Motor Bearings
ID: N3220525Q2311Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

PSC

PACKING AND GASKET MATERIALS (5330)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 8, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking quotes for the procurement of RENK motor bearings for the USNS CHAMBERS, as outlined in solicitation number N3220525Q2311. The procurement aims to acquire specific gasket and sealing components necessary for the replacement of existing AC#2 motor bearings on a military vessel, with a firm-fixed price purchase order and no small business set-aside. The selected components are critical for maintaining operational integrity and compatibility with current equipment, emphasizing the importance of standardization in military operations. Interested contractors must submit detailed price quotes, technical specifications, and delivery estimates by April 8, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Colin Edick at colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 564-226-1232.

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Apr 4, 2025, 11:06 AM UTC
The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation under solicitation number N3220525Q2311 issued by the Military Sealift Command for various gasket and sealing components. It seeks quotes for specific items from RENK USA, focusing on a firm-fixed price purchase order without small business set-aside. The request outlines specifics such as item descriptions, quantities, delivery requirements, and submission details, indicating that quotations are due by April 8, 2025. Contractors are instructed to provide a detailed price quote, technical specifications, and delivery estimates, emphasizing a fair and reasonable pricing structure. Evaluation criteria for quotes include technical capability and price, where awards will go to technically acceptable solutions. Compliance with a range of federal regulations and clauses is also outlined, particularly those related to telecommunications, labor, and procurement standards, highlighting the emphasis on regulatory adherence throughout the procurement process. The document underscores the government's intent to engage in responsible contracting while ensuring efficiency and accountability in the acquisition of essential products and services for military operations, positioning itself within federal procurement practices.
Apr 4, 2025, 11:06 AM UTC
This memorandum outlines the justification for acquiring motor bearings from a single source, Renk, under simplified acquisition procedures due to limited competition. Citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the document emphasizes that this approach is warranted because Renk possesses proprietary rights and is the sole provider of the specified parts necessary for the replacement of the existing AC#2 motor bearings on a military vessel by the delivery date of September 30, 2025. Additional rationales for non-competitive sourcing include ensuring compatibility with current equipment (form, fit, and function), the critical nature of the equipment for ship operations, and a lack of manufacturing insight to assess alternatives. As such, Renk's specific motor bearings are established as essential for standardization and to maintain operational integrity, supporting the proposed acquisition without full open competition.
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