31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for Annular Ball Bearings (NSN: 3HD 3110 010548437NT). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a commercial item. The solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date to May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA, specifically Annular Ball Bearings, which have been determined to be a commercial item. The bearings must adhere to MIL-DTL-17931F Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation' and other referenced documents, with a Standard Part Number of M17931-G012.
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing, including 'QTP-MIL-B-17931' and final approval by NAVSEA.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002. Quality conformance inspection (nondestructive) is required per MIL-DTL-17931F Table VI and MIL-STD-105.
- Government Testing: Production Lot Test / Verification Inspection will be conducted at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.
- Mercury-Free: The material supplied must be free from metallic mercury and mercury contamination for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Delivery: Required within 180 days for CLIN 0001AA (3 units) and CLIN 0001AB (2 units).
- Option: An option for increased quantity is included, exercisable 180 days after award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page. Contact Abigail Hurlbut at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-6805 for questions.