Pedestal Bearing USNS MEDGAR EVERS

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of "MAIN DIESEL GENERATOR PEDESTAL BEARINGS" for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS TAKE 13. The justification is based on the requirement that only one responsible source, RENK, can provide these bearings due to proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements. RENK is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds proprietary rights to the bearings, which are critical for the integrity of generators and propulsion motors on T-AKE class vessels. The OEM's authorized representative is stated to have access to necessary parts and technical data required by USCG and ABS regulations.

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement for pedestal bearings will likely be sole-sourced to RENK or its authorized representative. Bidders who are not RENK or an authorized representative will likely not be eligible to compete for this requirement. The document specifies the required delivery date as January 12, 2027, and the period of performance as April 12, 2027, to August 10, 2027.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of RENK Main Diesel Generator Pedestal Bearings. The government is seeking to acquire specific bearing parts for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13).

• DE BEARING SHELL SET, 200771382 (Quantity: 4, Unit: Each)
• DE BEARING SEALS, 729602 (Quantity: 4, Unit: Each)
• NDE BEARING SHELL SET, 738760 (Quantity: 4, Unit: Each)
• NDE BEARING SEALS, 20075444 (Quantity: 4, Unit: Each)

All items require DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on "Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price" for each item.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is on or before January 27, 2027, for all listed items.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: May 11, 2026, at 01:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449. Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Technical: Quoted parts must meet solicitation requirements, including required parts, delivery dates, and terms and conditions. Offerors must state that all technical requirements can be met.
  • Price: Quoted pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date is May 11, 2026.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation).

• Packaging and marking instructions are provided, requiring compliance with DODMANUAL 4140.01 and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series).

• Deliveries require 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).