Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia Purchase Branch, Code 335, 5001 South Broad Street, Philadelphia Business Center, Philadelphia, PA 19112-5083

31 -- NON-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARING TO BE USED WITH STAINLESS 316 SHAFT WITH SURFACE FINISH 125 POC Ted Heinritz NSWCCD-SSES Code 9782 (215)897-1673 The Navy is conducting a market survey to identify sources of composite type non-lubricated bearings meeting our requirements. The bearings are to be used on quick acting water tight door linkages, used to dog door closed. The bearing material must be full depth, not a liner; bearings are to be replaced when worn to half thickness. Bearings must work well with soft shaft material, shaft material is stainless 316, with surface finish of 125. Existing shaft material and surface finish cannot be changed. Bearings are to last at least one million cycles, 140 degrees of rotation. The intent of this announcement is to identify possible sources for procurement of future water tight door linkage bearings. U.S. and foreign firms interested in being considered for future procurements should submit, in writing, a description of their product which fulfills the above requirements. The Government will not pay for any material provided or monies spent in response to this synopsis nor return the data provided. This announcement is a request for information only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) or announcement of solicitation. Responses are required within fourteen days after publication of this notice. All response companies will be contacted and may be requested to meet with Navy personnel to exchange information. Telephone inquires will not be accepted. Responses should be addressed to NSWCCD-SSES Code 9782, Philadelphia Naval Business Center ATTN: Heinritz, 5001 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19112-5083. EMAILADD: Heinritzta@nswccd.navy.mil Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468341). (0178)

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