J--BEARING SET,SLEEVE, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract pertains to the procurement of a bearing set sleeve identified by NSN 7H-3120-011253354, intended for repair or modification purposes. The order specifies a quantity of one unit, with delivery terms set as FOB origin to American Metal Bearing Co. located in Garden Grove, California. This is a sole-source procurement due to the Government's determination that it is neither cost-effective to acquire the data rights nor feasible to reverse engineer the part, leading to negotiations being limited to the current supplier. Although the notice invites potential suppliers to express interest or submit quotes, the Government reserves the discretion to proceed without competition based on the submissions received. The contract solicitation, issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanical office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was posted as a presolicitation in early 2016. The effort is directed toward acquiring specialized supplies or services essential to the Department of Defense, with an emphasis on maintaining the integrity and functionality of critical equipment. The Government clarifies that any information collected through this notice will primarily influence the decision to pursue competitive procurement, underscoring the unique nature of the item and the industry's limited ability to supply it.