31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of Annular Ball Bearings (NSN: 3HD 3110 015741702NT). This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being procured under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be bilaterally issued, and proposals are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA items, adhering to MIL-DTL-17931F Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation' and other referenced documents. The item is now determined a commercial item. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with MIL-DTL-17931F and Standard Part Number M17931-G067.
- Marking per MIL-DTL-17931F paragraph 3.8 and Mil-Std 129.
- Production Lot Testing (PLT) and Quality Conformance Inspection (Contractor and Government testing).
- Adherence to MIL-STD-973 for Configuration Management.
- Components must be from a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
- Material must be mercury-free for submarine/surface ship use, with strict contamination controls.
- Shelf life requirements: Code X (extendable, 60 months), MIL-B-17931E bearings 10 years (120 months).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Only Government approved sources will be considered for this award. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing, providing proof of prior approval, production data, or test data for evaluation.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Any awarded contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must submit a Certification Data Report via DD Form 250 for each lot shipped for Verification Inspection, 75 days prior to the contractual delivery date. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the Point of Contact.