Main Reduction Gear Sleeve Bearings
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy / NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND has issued Solicitation N0040626QS251, a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, for the procurement of Main Reduction Gear Sleeve Bearings. This acquisition is designated as sole source to Timken Gears & Services due to their proprietary information and drawings. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a quotation for consideration. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due by 1 PM PDT on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for specific sleeve bearings for Main Reduction Gears (MRG) and associated connector assemblies. Key deliverables include multiple types of bearings (e.g., P3, P4, P9, P10, P5, P6, P7, P8, S3, S4, S9, S10, S5, S6, S7, S8) with dimensions of 12" ID x 12" LG. The bearings require customization to ensure proper form and fit within the specified port MRG. Additionally, a connector assembly for 2nd Reduction Pinion STBD Bearings of Port and STBD MRGs is required. Compliance with DFARS 252.211-7003 for item identification and valuation is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to Timken Gears & Services).
- NAICS Code: 333613 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Production).
- Size Standard: 750 employees.
- Anticipated Award Date: April 2026.
- Delivery: Required by March 8, 2027, to various locations in Japan (SRF AND JRMC YOKOSUKA).
- FOB Point: Origin.
- Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Evaluation
The Government will award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value. Evaluation factors, considered in no particular order, include price, delivery, technical acceptability, and past performance.
Submission & Deadlines
- Quote Due Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by 1 PM PDT.
- Questions Due: March 23, 2026 (one day prior to closing date).
- Submission Method: Email quotes to the Contracting Official, Homer Shoup, at homer.o.shoup.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of Standard Form 1449.
- All quoters MUST note any exceptions from the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, and/or statement of work.