31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Annular Ball Bearings (NSN: 3HD 3110 015741702NT). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is now classified as a commercial item. The solicitation has been amended to increase the total quantity to 15 units and extend the closing date. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA, which must adhere to MIL-DTL-17931F Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation' and other referenced documents. The required item is Standard Part Number M17931-G067. Key requirements include:
- Source Control: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing.
- Quality Conformance: Contractor testing and Government verification inspection are required, including Production Lot Testing (PLT).
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free from metallic mercury contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Shelf Life: Bearings have a shelf life of 60 months (extendable) or 120 months for MIL-B-17931E bearings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Quantity: 15 units (new quantities with ship to location: W25G1U-10 and W62G2T-5)
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026 (latest amendment posted)
- Notice Identifier: b4dfa60926284f5ea9f397f37b65caef
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Quality System: Suppliers must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Past Performance: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
- DPAS: Any contract awarded will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Configuration Control: MIL-STD-973 applies for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Qualification: Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Contact: Abigail Hurlbut (ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-6805).