Port PTO Bearing Overhaul_USNS KANAWHA

The contract involves a sole-source acquisition for a single Geislinger BE72/12.5/420U pedestal bearing overhaul kit to support the USNS KANAWHA, under solicitation number N3220526Q7146, issued by the Department of Defense through the Mschq Norfolk office in Virginia. The requirement is strictly limited to this specific brand-name part due to compatibility, standardization, and exclusive licensing constraints, with no alternatives or substitutes permitted. The justification for non-competitive procurement is grounded in FAR 6.302-2, citing urgency per a C3/C4 Casualty Report, direct replacement necessity for existing equipment on Kaiser-class fleet oilers, and proprietary technical data held by the manufacturer. Performance is required between August 5 and November 19, 2026, with delivery and inspection to occur at Norfolk, Virginia, the designated place of performance. The acquisition falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and is classified as no set-aside, with no competitive evaluation process applied. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not explicitly specified but must ensure the integrity and traceability of the Geislinger part, including clear identification of manufacturer and part number. No detailed pricing, invoicing instructions, payment details, or contract type are provided, nor are there formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or representations from the offeror documented. The submission deadline is May 7, 2026, and supporting documentation—including the Other than Full and Open Competition Memo and evidence of exclusive licensing—must accompany the response, though no standardized proposal format or file type requirements are stated.