BEARING SLEEVE

Other / Unclassified

This document is the "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD" published by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in March 2014. It serves as an informational guide for familiarization purposes and is not an officially adopted DoD document. It compiles information from various government packaging documents, pamphlets, and technical manuals for instructional use.

This guide is relevant to bidders as it outlines the general principles and specific methods for military packaging and marking. It details:

• Locations of Packaging Requirements: Where to find packaging and marking requirements within solicitations and contracts (e.g., Section D - Packaging & Marking, Section J - Attachments).
• Hazardous Materials Packaging: Requirements for packaging hazardous materials in accordance with modal regulations (Land, Water, Commercial Air, Military Air).
• Commercial vs. Military Packaging: Explains ASTM D-3951 for commercial packaging and MIL-STD-2073 for military packaging, including when each may be appropriate.
• Methods of Military Preservation and Packing: Details various methods (e.g., Method 10 Physical Protection, Method 20 Preservative Coating, Method 31 Waterproof Bag, Method 41 Watervaporproof Bag, Method 51 Watervaporproof Bag with Desiccant).
• Packaging Requirement Codes (PRC): Explains the coding system used to specify packaging requirements.
• Inspection Provisions: Outlines preservation and packing inspection procedures.
• Package Markings: Describes the four types of basic markings (Identification, Bar Code, Address, Special).
• Label Examples: Provides examples of unit, intermediate, and exterior container labels, including linear and 2D bar codes.
• Key Specifications: Lists relevant military standards and ASTM standards for packaging.

Bidders should consult this guide to understand the potential packaging and marking requirements that may be specified in a contract or solicitation, particularly for items requiring military preservation and packing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, FAR 52.252-2, outlines clauses incorporated by reference into a contract. It specifies that the full text of these clauses will be provided upon request and is also accessible electronically via acquisition.gov. The document details various FAR clauses that implement statutes or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services.

The document lists numerous FAR clauses that may be incorporated by reference. These clauses cover a wide range of requirements, including but not limited to:

• Representations and certifications (e.g., regarding telecommunication services, covered telecommunications equipment, offeror representations).
• Instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria for commercial items.
• Contract terms and conditions related to statutes and executive orders.
• Prohibitions related to specific technologies, foreign entities, and internal confidentiality agreements.
• Small business subcontracting requirements, set-asides, and utilization plans.
• Labor standards, equal opportunity, and employment reporting requirements.
• Environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Privacy and security safeguards.
• Buy American Act and Trade Agreements.
• Restrictions on foreign purchases and private security functions.
• Payment terms and conditions.

This document itself is a clause (FAR 52.252-2) that is incorporated into a contract. The specific contract details (type, period of performance, value) are not provided within this document but would be found in the overarching solicitation or contract award.

This document does not contain specific submission or evaluation instructions for a particular solicitation. Instead, it lists standard FAR clauses that would be part of a solicitation's terms and conditions, influencing how proposals are evaluated and what requirements must be met.

Numerous clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone set-asides, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns are listed, indicating potential set-aside requirements or preferences.

• The document specifies that the Contracting Officer will indicate which clauses in paragraph (b) are incorporated by reference.
• Several clauses have specific alternates or conditions noted, such as "Alternate I" or specific dates and statutory references.
• The document also details which clauses must be flowed down to subcontractors for commercial products and services.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies restricting competition for the purchase of Bearing Sleeves (NSN 3120-20-000-7677, P/N: F3M140110, QTY: 50) to Thordon Bearings Inc. The estimated total value is $40,000.00. These are critical components for the operational readiness of the 87' WPB Protector Class fleet, protecting propulsion shafts from wear, friction, and corrosion.

• The Government lacks the proprietary technical data, precise tolerances, material specifications, or manufacturing drawings required for full and open competition.

• Sourcing unproven aftermarket alternatives poses significant risks of catastrophic failure, leading to potential loss of propulsion, vessel damage, and safety hazards.

• Substituting components would require a lengthy and costly engineering change process, impacting fleet readiness and operational status.

• The use of non-OEM alternatives introduces unacceptable safety and operational risks to vessels and crews.

• Canyon Marine Solutions, LLC (Large Business)

• VSP Tech, Inc. (Large Business)

• Authority cited: FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

• Justification Type: Brand Name - essential product feature.

• Price Determination Methods: Market research, comparison of proposed price with previous purchases, current price list, comparison with similar items, comparison to IGCE, and contracting officer's personal knowledge were considered.