This opportunity is for the manufacture of a **BEARING, SPR LINK**, designated as **SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I)** for use in a crucial shipboard system, where failure could cause serious injury or loss of life. The contractor must comply with stringent quality system requirements (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208) and provide full material traceability and a certificate of compliance. The final delivery of material is required **210 days** after contract award, with all certification data due 20 days prior. The place of performance is subject to Government Quality Assurance at source and cannot be changed without authorization. No budget amount is specified in this description.

This is a contract for the manufacture of a **Bearing, Spring Link**, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The item must be manufactured in accordance with specific NAVSEA drawings, with Kamatics listed as the approved source. The proposed delivery schedule requires final delivery of material within **210 days** after contract award. The contract mandates extensive quality assurance, including Government source inspection, and requires the contractor to maintain a certified quality system such as ISO-9001.

This is a contract for the manufacture of a **Bearing, Spring Link** for a crucial Navy shipboard system, designated as **SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material** due to the severe safety risks of failure. The item must be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7106789, with Kamatics as the approved source. The contractor must provide and maintain a rigorous quality system (e.g., ISO-9001) and the contract mandates extensive government quality assurance, including source inspection and strict traceability, waiver, and certification requirements. The proposed delivery schedule requires final delivery of material **210 days** after award.

This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract for supplies or services. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source but will consider capability statements from other responsible sources received within 45 days of the synopsis publication. The delivery location for the 55 units is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The Government will use responses to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement.