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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a Presolicitation for BALL, BEARING (NSN 3H-3110-009873731-NT). This requirement is for 720 units and involves strict engineering source approval and qualification requirements due to the specialized nature of the part. Interested parties capable of providing a commercial item solution are requested to respond within 15 days of the notice publication.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 720 units of BALL, BEARING (NSN 3H-3110-009873731-NT), with delivery FOB Origin. The requirement emphasizes that this part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Acquisition must be from approved sources that possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for future acquisition of bearings)
- Product Service Code: 3110 - Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
- Commercial Item Inquiry Response Due: February 4, 2026 (within 15 days of publication)
Qualification Requirements
Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The solicitation will identify the office for additional qualification information.
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice publication. Contact Vince Molesky at vincent.molesky@navy.mil or (717)605-3353 for inquiries.