31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 009910914NT). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a commercial item. Proposals are due May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA, specifically NSN: 3HD 3110 009910914NT. The bearings must adhere to MIL-B-17931 Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation' and other referenced documents. The item has been determined to be a commercial item. Key requirements include:
- Source Control Item: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. Vendors must be qualified by the engineering activity prior to submitting an offer, potentially through QTP-MIL-B-17931.
- Quantity: A total of 6 bearings (3 per ship-to location) are required.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must contain no metallic mercury and be free from contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002). Production Lot Testing (PLT) and Government Verification Inspection at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, are required.
- Shelf Life: Bearings have a shelf life code X (type 2, extendable, 60 months), with MIL-B-17931E bearings labeled for 10 years (120 months). Extension requires program management approval/engineering evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation, resulting in a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted).
- NAICS: 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing).
- Quantity: 6 units.
- Delivery: 180 days after award for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB. An option for increased quantity is included, exercisable 180 days after award.
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: March 19, 2026.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Evaluation will also consider commercial products and services (DEV 2026-O0028).
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must provide pricing for the option provision. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested via SAM.gov. Certification Data Reports (DD Form 250) are required 75 days prior to the contractual delivery date for each lot shipped for Verification Inspection.