31--BEARING, SPR LINK
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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, through NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting offers for the manufacture and supply of a Bearing, Spring Link. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control to prevent serious personnel injury or loss of life. Offers are due by May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of a Bearing, Spring Link in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 53711-7106789 Item 216 and Engineering Report H547-0253A83. Kamatics is identified as the approved source of supply per Note 7004 of the drawing. The material must be mercury-free, and any non-metallic components must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability requirements. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and adhere to strict configuration control procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for manufacturing and supply)
- NAICS: 332991 (Bearings, Plain, Unmounted)
- Offers Due: May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: May 7, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review within 6 working days, final material delivery within 210 days.
Quality & Compliance
A robust quality system is mandatory, adhering to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by DCMA is required. Contractors must ensure full traceability of materials per MIL-STD-792 and provide positive, unqualified test certifications. A detailed Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is required, including specific information for Special Emphasis Material (DI-MISC-80678). Final inspection will follow ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 standards.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992.