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 Mech has issued a Presolicitation for Ball Bearings (NSN 3H-3110-009910945-NT). This opportunity is for the acquisition of 19 units, with delivery FOB Origin. A critical requirement for this part is engineering source approval by the design control activity, emphasizing unique design capability and manufacturing knowledge from qualified sources. Responses or qualification inquiries are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This presolicitation seeks to acquire 19 EA of Bearing, Ball, Annular (NSN 3H-3110-009910945-NT). The core requirement is that the part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by currently qualified sources are essential. The approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is crucial for part quality.
Qualification for Alternate Sources
Interested alternate sources must undergo a qualification process in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. These qualification procedures must also be approved by the Government engineering activity with jurisdiction over the part in its intended application.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: 3110 - Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted
- Quantity: 19 EA
- Delivery: FOB Origin
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 2, 2026, 9:01 PM EDT
Additional Information
Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), and other standardized documents can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS). Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from ASSIST-Online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil/. Documents not available for download can be ordered from the DODSSP website using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard. For assistance, contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ABIGAIL R. HURLBUT at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (717)605-6805.