Propeller Shafts, Universal Joints,

The subject items are restricted to Powertrain Rockford Incorporated. The government does not possess technical data sufficient to allow for full and open competition. It is essential that the Government obtain these parts only from PowerTrain Rockford Incorporated because it is essential that the Government only obtain parts that have been tested and verified to be used in specific higher-level assemblies. To ensure operability in accordance with military requirements of the stated higher assemblies, the spare/replacement parts there must be the same form, fit, and function as the parts currently used in these higher assemblies. At this time, the approved part numbers from PowerTrain Rockford Incorporated are the only parts known to have the form, fit, and function to be interchangeable with those currently supporting the subject army vehicles and naval carriers.