31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
Overview
Buyer
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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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Annular Ball Bearings (BEARING,BALL,ANNULA). This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of Annular Ball Bearings that adhere to MIL-DTL-17931F Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation' and other referenced documents. The standard part number is M17931-G012. Key requirements include:
- Source Control Item: Suppliers must be Government-approved or undergo an extensive qualification process. Prior approval or demonstrated qualification is essential.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to higher-level contract quality requirements, including contractor quality conformance inspection (MIL-DTL-17931F Table VI, MIL-STD-105) and Government verification inspection at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. An inspection system compliant with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 is required.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be mercury-free and free from contamination, especially for submarine/surface ship use.
- Configuration Control: MIL-STD-973 applies for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Shelf Life: Bearings have a shelf life code X (extendable, 60 months), with MIL-B-17931E bearings labeled for 10 years (120 months). Extension requires program management approval.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Response Due Date: March 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA (3 units) and CLIN 0001AB (2 units) within 180 days.
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable 180 days after award. Pricing for this option is requested.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Production Lot Testing (PLT) is required.
Action Items
- Offerors must provide proof of prior approval as a supplier or data demonstrating qualification for this source-controlled item.
- Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
- Submit Certification Data Reports via DD Form 250 for each lot shipped for Verification Inspection, 75 days prior to the contractual delivery date.
- Acknowledge that the contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).