31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
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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 Annular Ball Bearings (NSN: 3HD 3110 009910914NT). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for the procurement of a commercial item. The requirement is for six (6) M17931-G042 Annular Ball Bearings, with an option for increased quantity. Proposals are due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA, specifically the M17931-G042 Annular Ball Bearing. The item 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, ACN-MIL-B-17931, and QTP-MIL-B-17931. The item has been determined to be a commercial item.
Key Requirements
- Source Control: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. Prospective contractors must demonstrate prior approval or provide data for evaluation to become an approved source. Qualification and testing are extensive.
- Qualified Products List (QPL): Components must be manufactured by a Government QPL supplier.
- Mercury-Free: Materials supplied must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Testing: Requires both Contractor Quality Conformance Inspection/Test and Government Production Lot Test/Verification Inspection. Production Lot Testing (PLT) is mandatory per Local NAVSUP clause WWSTERMEZ02.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- Deliverables: Certification Data Reports (DD Form 250) for each lot, 75 days prior to delivery, and Quality Conformance Inspection Reports (DD Form 1423).
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2020-O0008)
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Quantity: Six (6) units, with an option for increased quantity (180 days after award).
- Delivery: Desired and Required Time of Delivery is 180 days for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery for supplies of a noncomplex nature.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Evaluation will also follow the EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEV 2026-O0028)(FEB 2026) clause.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due Date: March 17, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Point of Contact: Abigail Hurlbut, ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-6805.