USCG SFLC Patrol Boat Product Line, Supply Branch 154’ WPC Propulsion Shaft Bearings and Associated Component Purchase

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Patrol Boat Product Line (PBPL) has a requirement to procure propulsion shaft bearings and associated components in support of the 154' WPC patrol boats. All propulsion shaft bearings and associated components ordered shall be manufactured IAW original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings and technical specifications. The parts list and estimated quantities will be specified in the solicitation and resulting contract. Actual parts and quantities will be specified on contract delivery orders. Each bearing assembly or associated component ordered will be put in system stock, not immediately installed. Items shall be preserved to prevent rust or corrosion for a period of two years. Each bearing assembly or associated component shall then be individually packaged, packed, labeled or marked, bar-coded and shipped (F.O.B. Destination) to the USCG, SFLC in Baltimore, MD. Vendors shall be capable of providing worldwide shipping as it may be necessary to direct ship any bearing assembly or associated component to a USCG facility, vessel or contracted repair facility anywhere in the world. As a result of market research and previous purchase history, the USCG anticipates procuring the systems and/or components for this requirement utilizing other than full and open competition procedures for a sole source, brand name requirement from the OEM, Duramax Marine, LLC.