PINTLE BEARINGS

Solicitation SPMYM226P5014 is a sole-source procurement issued by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound for the acquisition of four rudder pintle bearing sections for the CVN 72. The requirement is restricted to Thordon Bearing Inc, with Pacific Marine Equipment Inc serving as the supplier, because the component design is proprietary. These bearings are required as direct replacements to ensure seamless form, fit, and function compatibility with existing steering system design improvements, making other sources incapable of meeting the technical specifications. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b). Performance will take place in Bremerton, Washington, with delivery expected within 30 days after final sizes are approved. The contracting office is located in Bremerton, and the primary point of contact is Naomi Larson. Because this is a non-competitive acquisition based on proprietary data and direct replacement needs, no competitive evaluation factors were established.