31--BALL,BEARING
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 an amended Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of 720 BALL,BEARING (NSN 3HD 3110 009873731 NT). This is a Firm Fixed-Price commercial procurement. Only Government-approved sources or those who can demonstrate prior qualification will be considered. Proposals are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of BALL,BEARING that adhere to MIL-B-17931 Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation', specifically Standard Part Number M17931-G051, with modifications detailed in Appendix I-IV, Attachment A-D, ACN-MIL-B-17931, and QTP-MIL-B-17931. The bearings are designated as critical and must be mercury-free. Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) RFQ (commercial procurement)
- Quantity: 720 units (CLIN 0001)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: January 28, 2026
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
Key Requirements & Submission
Offerors must provide their CAGE, unit procurement price, procurement CAGE, packaging CAGE, and Procurement Acquisition Time (delivery days). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally and will be DO certified for national defense under DPAS. Qualification: Prospective contractors must be qualified by the engineering activity prior to submitting an offer. Firms not previously solicited must furnish proof of prior approval, data on similar items, or test data for evaluation to the Procurement Contracting Officer. Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an acceptable inspection/quality system (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002), and performing quality conformance inspection. Government verification inspection will also be conducted at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. Submission: Proposals are to be submitted via email to the Point of Contact (POC), Vincent Molesky, at vincent.e.molesky.civ@us.navy.mil.