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 Annular Ball Bearings (P/N: M17931-C015). This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resulting contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture and supply BEARING,BALL,ANNULA (P/N: M17931-C015) in accordance with MIL-DTL-17931F and other referenced documents. Key requirements include:
- Source Control Item: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing by the engineering activity prior to submitting an offer. The item is on the Qualified Products List (QPL).
- Production Lot Testing (PLT): Required per local NAVSUP clause WWSTERMEZ02.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for quality conformance inspection (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002). Government verification inspection will be conducted at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, especially for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Delivery: 180 days for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB.
- Option: An option for increased quantity (up to 180 days after award) is included, with pricing requested on the option provision.
- Proposal Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 2, 2026.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Only items which have been tested and approved in accordance with the qualification requirements of the specifications will be acceptable for consideration.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. Technical inquiries regarding qualification should be directed to the Procurement Contracting Officer, Abigail Hurlbut.