26-SIMACQ-D60-0001 Timken Bearings

The contract N6339426Q4022 for Timken Bearings is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, under the Department of Defense, to procure three specific custom-modified Timken bearing assemblies: 2MM9116WICRDUL, 2MM9121WICRDUL, and 2MM9126WICRDUL, in quantities of 30, 15, and 15 sets respectively. These bearings are critical to U.S. Navy weapon systems due to unique fit, form, and function requirements that preclude substitution with non-TIMKEN equivalents. Delivery is required by June 30, 2027, with FOB Destination terms placing risk of loss and title transfer on the Government upon arrival at the designated delivery point in San Diego, California. All items must comply with MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification, requiring permanent Data Matrix symbols containing enterprise identifier, serial number, and other mandatory data elements per ISO/IEC 16022 and ANSI MH10.8.2 standards, with shipment labeling adhering to MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the contractor responsible for initiating compliance verification and reporting through Material Inspection and Receiving Reports or WAWF. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical capability must be rated acceptable and past performance must pass without trade-offs; price is the primary determinant of award. Invoicing is mandatory via Wide Area WorkFlow using DoDAAC N62877, with specific document types required per line item and no alternative payment systems authorized. The contract enforces stringent cybersecurity and supply chain controls through DFARS clauses including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and services, and data licensing requirements. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations on ethics, trafficking in persons, veterans’ equal opportunity, and small business utilization is integral. All representations and certifications required under FAR 52.212-3 must be completed by the offeror, including UEI and CAGE code disclosures for entity ownership and joint ventures. No contract value is listed due to the absence of unit pricing, though the acquisition is justified by operational necessity rather than cost. Contract administration is managed by Amber Bruno as COR, with payment inquiries directed to the designated Navy