PLUG,BEARING
This is a procurement for 13 Bearing Plugs, which are a critical safety item with qualification requirements and export controls. The delivery destination is SW3211, with all 13 units required on or before October 31, 2026. The government's justification is that the supplies are available from only a limited number of approved sources, including Raytheon Technologies and Paramount Machine Company, with a recent purchase history showing a unit price of $4,847. This notice of intent is not a request for competition, but proposals received within 45 days of the synopsis publication will be considered for a potential competitive procurement. The solicitation will be available electronically, and an ombudsman is appointed to confidentially address concerns from potential offerors.