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.