26-SIMACQ-D60-0001 Timken Bearings
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify interested parties and assess market capabilities for the potential procurement of specific Timken Bearings. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather technical information to determine the future procurement method. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking information on the following commercial items:
- Part Number 2MM9116WICRDUL: (Duplex pair modified to have MPI-0779; solid lube one bearing filled per set, special fill & carving) - Quantity: 40
- Part Number 2MM9121WICRDUL: (Duplex pair modified to have MPI-0779; solid lube one bearing filled per set, special fill & carving) - Quantity: 20
- Part Number 2MM9126WICRDUL: (Duplex pair modified to have MPI-0779; solid lube one bearing filled per set, special fill & carving) - Quantity: 20
- Shipping
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 332991 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, by 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published: March 17, 2026
Requested Information from Industry
Interested parties should provide:
- Company identification (Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS)
- Point of Contact details (Name, Phone, Email, Website)
- Tailored information on company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines relevant to the described items.
- Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the items.
- Feedback and questions regarding feasibility or challenges.
- Information on the commerciality of the items.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 or Adobe PDF to Amber Bruno at amber.n.bruno.civ@us.navy.mil.
Important Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. No funding is currently available, and the Government will not pay for response preparation costs.