31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA- AND SIMILAR REPLACEMENT PARTS
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Ball Bearings (Annular and similar replacement parts). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific military specifications for precision ball bearings. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA (Part Number M17931-C017) and similar replacement parts. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to MIL-DTL-17931F Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation'.
- Source Control Item: Only Government-approved sources are eligible; new supplier qualification is extensive and time-consuming.
- First Article Testing (FAT) and Production Lot Testing (PLT) are mandatory.
- Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
- Materials must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality Conformance Inspection (Contractor Testing) and Production Lot Test / Verification Inspection (Government Testing) are required.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for procurement of items)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Proposal Due: April 17, 2026 (Updated by amendment)
- Published: May 6, 2026 (Latest amendment posted date)
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Evaluation of First Article Testing is also a factor.
Additional Notes
Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and email the POC. The solicitation incorporates various clauses including Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, and Buy American provisions. Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, either MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 certified. Contact Abigail Hurlbut at abigail.r.hurlbut.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-6805 for questions regarding the amendment or requirement.