SAM #N0016726Q1117

Sole-Source Procurement of Schaeffler 7322 Angular Contact Ball Bearings for Navy Vibration Testing

This opportunity involves the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) seeking to procure Schaeffler Aerospace 7322 Angular Contact Ball Bearings for specialized vibration testing and development of revised vibration acceptance criteria. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Primary point of contact: Michael Bonaiuto - OEMs and Vendors: - Schaeffler Aerospace (OEM/manufacturer of the ball bearings) - Electric Boat Corporation (sole-source vendor/distributor) - Products/Services Requested: - 8 pairs of Schaeffler 7322 Angular Contact Ball Bearings (ACBBs) - Part numbers: 7322 and NSN 3110-01-590-6924X3 - Manufactured to MIL-DTL-17931F specification - Base order: 2 pairs; three option line items: 2 pairs each (total 8 pairs) - Intended for SEA08 MSW Anderometer Test Project and pump production vibration testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement due to Electric Boat Corporation's unique ability to meet schedule and immediate stock availability - Bearings must be Schaeffler brand and meet MIL-DTL-17931F - Used for critical vibration acceptance criteria development - NAICS code: 332991 - Not a request for competitive proposals, but capabilities statements may be submitted - Delivery and Period of Performance: - Base delivery by end of FY26; option deliveries through FY27 - Deliveries to NSWCCD Carderock Division, Bethesda, MD

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Schaeffler Aerospace ball bearings.  The compliant material is available solely from Electric Boat Corporation, as the only vendor capable of supplying the full requirement in a timely manner is Electric Boat.  The NAICS code is 332991 and the business size is 1,250 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Electric Boat Corporation.  The proposed action is for Schaeffler ball bearings, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Electric Boat is the only source of the required material that can meet the Government’s schedule.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Electric Boat Corporation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00PM July 24 2026.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 12:00PM Noon on 07/24/2026 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

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