DRIVE LINK BEARING

This requirement is being synopsized as a sole source procurement to Lord Corporation (CAGE: 76005), as the Agency anticipates receiving a single acceptable offer from this source.  Other capable firms identified as sources IAW with the controlling drawing(s) for this item (including the drawing owner) may contact the government POC identified in this synopsis to express interest in the requirement.

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) will solicit for the FMS repair of the following:

QTY: 35

NSN: 1680-016768849

Item: Drive Link Bearing

There are no drawings/data available. This source is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source for providing purchase of the above items. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this item from additional sources. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Source Authority:  10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302.

Source Approval Statement applies to this NSN. The approved sources for this material are listed above and it is expected that award will be made to this firm. Any firm which is not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request, SAR. This procurement will not be delayed to wait for a SAR approval.

NAICS CODE: 336413

FSC: 1680

The Government intends to acquire these supplies using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13.  Based upon market research, the Government is NOT using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. Interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item WITHIN 15 days of this notice.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 30 days of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

This procurement is not a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. RFQ/Solicitation will be posted to NECO.

No telephone requests will be honored and no hard copies will be mailed out.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort by email at brett.m.killen.civ@us.navy.mil.