PROPULSION SHAFT PARTS

Solicitation N32205-17-T-7173, issued by the Department of Defense Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks the procurement of specific propulsion shaft parts for the USNS ARCTIC. The requirement is for Romor X2 Class III bearing staves, which are designated as government furnished material for the T-AOE main propulsion shafting. This is a brand name procurement specifically requesting parts from Duramax Marine to ensure compatibility with existing ship construction drawings and to meet strict form, fit, and function requirements for critical ship equipment. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 339991 and was posted on December 19, 2016, with a response deadline of December 28, 2016. Award criteria are based on the lowest evaluated price from a responsible and technically acceptable quoter. The required delivery date for the parts is February 10, 2017. The procurement is justified as a sole-source action due to restrictive rights and the critical nature of the equipment.