Duramax Marine, LLC Propulsion Shaft Bearing Assemblies

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) and pricing information for the opportunity. It details the supplies and estimated quantities across five potential ordering periods.

• CLINs: Specific line items for procurement, including NSN and Part Numbers.
• Descriptions: "Bearing Assy, Stave, Forward," "Bearing Assy, Stave, Aft," and various "Parts Kit, Bearing Replacement."
• Estimated Quantities: Quantities vary per CLIN and ordering period.
• Unit Price: All listed unit prices are $0.0.
• Delivery Schedule: Standard delivery is "120 Days after Receipt of Delivery Order" for all items.
• Ordering Periods: Information is broken down into five distinct ordering periods (1st through 5th).

This attachment provides the specific CLIN structure and estimated quantities for the items being procured. Bidders should use this information to understand the scope of potential orders and to prepare their pricing proposals. The zero unit prices indicate that pricing will likely be determined through the bidding process or a separate pricing mechanism not detailed in this attachment.

Solicitation / Sole Source Justification

This document outlines the justification for a sole source acquisition of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) propulsion shaft bearing assemblies and associated components for the 154' Coast Guard Patrol Craft (WPC) vessel fleet. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires these parts to support ongoing vessel construction and maintenance.

• Propulsion shaft bearing assemblies and associated components.

• These parts are critical for the propulsion and movement of the 154' WPC vessels.

• Type of Action: Requirements-type contract with Firm Fixed-Pricing and Economic Price Adjustment.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) one-year ordering periods.

• Funding: Surface Operations funds and current fiscal year funding for delivery orders.

• Funding Years: Fiscal Year 2026 - 2031.

• This is a sole source justification, indicating that competition is not practicable.

• The Contracting Officer will determine if the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), market research, and previous purchase history.

• This acquisition is justified for sole source procurement under 10 U.S.C. §3205.

• An exception to the Buy American Act has been identified for these parts, as they are determined to be non-available.

• The OEM and sole manufacturer is Duramax Marine, LLC.

• The USCG does not possess the necessary technical data or manufacturing processes to evaluate non-OEM alternatives.

• Efforts to obtain technical data from Duramax Marine, LLC for potential future full and open competition have been declined.

• A Sources Sought Notice was posted on SAM.gov, and the only response received was from Duramax Marine, LLC.

• Market research was conducted from January 2024 through December 2024.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Quality Assurance, Preservation, Packaging, Packing, Marking, Bar-coding, and Shipping requirements for items procured under this opportunity. It details the standards and procedures bidders must follow for item inspection, preservation, packaging, marking, and delivery.

• Quality Assurance: Items require inspection by Coast Guard personnel at the vendor's facility to ensure compliance with manufacturer drawings and contract requirements. Vendors must maintain an ANSI/ASQ Q9001 compliant inspection system and subcontractors must adhere to ANS/ISO/IEC 17025 for test equipment calibration.
• Preservation: Items are to be preserved per MIL-STD-2073 for long-term storage (up to two years).
• Packaging: Items must be individually packaged and packed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10, using specified wood cleated panelboard or heavy-duty screwed wooden boxes. Boxes exceeding 50 lbs. require skid mounting. Packaging must withstand stacking, mishandling, and shipping stresses.
• Marking: Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129R, applied to the side of the crate/box facing the forklift operator. Specific details include NSN, NAME, QTY/U/I, CONDITION, and "U.S. COAST GUARD SFLC MATERIAL".
• Bar-coding: U.S. Coast Guard requires bar coding of the NSN per MIL-STD-129R, including linear (Code 39) and 2D (PDF417) markings.
• Shipping: Delivery is to the US Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center in Curtis Bay, MD. Timely shipping information must be provided to the Contracting Officer. Shipments must occur during government business hours.

Bidders must understand and be capable of meeting these detailed PP&M and shipping requirements. Failure to comply can result in rejection of items, delayed payment, and potential return to the vendor. Any questions regarding these requirements should be addressed with the Contracting Officer prior to contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure Duramax Marine, LLC propulsion shaft bearing assemblies and associated components for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center. The USCG anticipates awarding a five-year requirements-type contract with Economic Price Adjustment. Duramax Marine, LLC is identified as the sole OEM and manufacturer.

• Procurement of 154' Duramax propulsion shaft bearing assemblies and associated components.

• Items are to be individually packaged, marked, and shipped F.O.B. destination.

• Specific requirements for QA, Preservation, Packaging, and Marking are detailed in Attachment 2.

• Contract Type: Requirements type contract with Economic Price Adjustment.

• Period of Performance: From award until final delivery and payment.

• Place of Contract Performance: Contractor's facility.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the contract will be for a five-year period.

• Quotes are due by Friday, June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission is electronic via email to ayanna.l.broom@uscg.mil.

• Quotes must be firm, fixed-price.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capabilities.

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on the lowest priced quotation offering genuine OEM parts.

• Quotes must be valid for 120 calendar days from the response date.

• No Set-aside. NAICS Code: 331529, Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees.

• Large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan.

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is attached.

• Attachment 1: Schedule of Supplies and Prices.

• Attachment 2: QA, Preservation, Packaging and Marking Specification.

• Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.

• Questions are due by June 8, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.