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, is soliciting proposals for BALL,BEARING (NSN 3HD 3110 009873731 NT). This is a commercial procurement, to be treated as an RFQ, for a quantity of 720 units. The solicitation was amended to extend the closing date. Proposals are due February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of BALL,BEARING, P/N: M17931-G051, which is designated as a critical bearing. The bearings must adhere to MIL-B-17931 Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation', including specific modifications detailed in Appendix I-IV, Attachment A-D (SPCC FORM 4250/7), and ACN-MIL-B-17931. The material must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), resulting in a bilateral Firm Fixed-Price award.
- Quantity: 720 units (CLIN 0001).
- Specifications: MIL-B-17931E, P/N M17931-G051.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, at 21:00:00Z.
- Published: February 5, 2026 (latest amendment).
Qualification & Submission
This is a Source Control Item, meaning only Government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers require extensive qualification and testing. Firms with prior approval, satisfactory production data, or test data demonstrating qualification should notify the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) for evaluation. Qualification Test Plan QTP-MIL-B-17931 is used for vendor approval. Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier. Offerors must provide their CAGE, unit procurement price (Firm Fixed Price), procurement CAGE, packaging CAGE, and Procurement Acquisition Time in days. Proposals are to be submitted via email to the Point of Contact.
Quality & Testing
The contract requires both Contractor Testing (Quality Conformance Inspection, nondestructive, per SPCC FORM 4250/7 and MIL-STD-105) and Government Testing (Production Lot Test/Verification Inspection). Units for Government Verification Inspection must be delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. An inspection system compliant with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 is required. Certification Data Reports must be submitted via DD Form 250 for each lot, no later than 75 days prior to the contractual delivery date.
Additional Notes
This procurement is DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC. Point of Contact: Vincent Molesky (vincent.e.molesky.civ@us.navy.mil).