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 10 Ball Bearings, Annular (NSN 3H-3110-010542626-NT). This requirement is for a highly specialized part that necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity. The opportunity highlights that existing unique design capabilities and technical data held by qualified sources require acquisition from these approved sources. Responses are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of 10 each of Ball Bearings, Annular (NSN 3H-3110-010542626-NT), with delivery specified as FOB Origin. The product service code is 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted).
Specialized Requirements
This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The description indicates that existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) necessitate acquisition from these approved sources. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and this data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part.
Qualification for Alternate Sources
An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Technical Data Access
Interested parties can obtain Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), Qualified Product Databases (QPDs), Military Handbooks, and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) or via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Documents not available for download can be ordered from the DODSSP website. For those without internet access, the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk can be contacted at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ABIGAIL R. HURLBUT at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (717)605-6805.