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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of Annular Ball Bearings (NSN: 3HD 3110 009910945NT). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being procured under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The solicitation has been amended to classify the item as commercial and extend the closing date. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA in accordance with MIL-DTL-17931F Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation' and other referenced documents. The specific part number is M17931-C015. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to MIL-DTL-17931F and 'QTP-MIL-B-17931' for vendor qualification.
- Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
- Material must be mercury-free for submarine/surface ship use.
- Marking in accordance with MIL-DTL-17931F and Mil-Std 129.
- Production Lot Testing (PLT) and both contractor and government quality conformance inspections are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC (as amended)
- Published: March 4, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity (180 days after award), with pricing requested for this provision.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Source Control: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers require extensive qualification and testing by the engineering activity prior to submitting an offer.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002).
- Past Performance: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)).
- DPAS: Any contract awarded will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
- This solicitation is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
- The item is now determined a commercial item per amendment.
- Contact Abigail Hurlbut at abigail.r.hurlbut.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-6805 for questions.