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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Presolicitation for Ball Annular Bearings (NSN 3H-3110-010548437-NT). This requirement is for 5 units and mandates engineering source approval by the design control activity due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge held by qualified sources. Responses are due March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 5 EA of Ball Annular Bearings (NSN 3H-3110-010548437-NT, TDP VER 013). A critical aspect of this procurement is the requirement for engineering source approval by the design control activity. This is necessary to maintain the quality of the part, as existing qualified sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Qualification Requirements
Any alternate source interested in providing this part must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, at 04:00 AM EST
- Published: January 29, 2026
Additional Information
Interested parties can obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Documents not available for download can be ordered from the DODSSP website using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard after obtaining a customer account. For assistance, contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179.