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 BEARING,BALL,ANNULA (NSN 3H-3110-010542626-NT), with a required quantity of 5 EA. This opportunity is for a part that requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Interested parties have 15 days from the publication date (May 5, 2026) to identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item. The overall response date for this presolicitation is May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 5 EA of BEARING,BALL,ANNULA, NSN 3H-3110-010542626-NT, with delivery FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this acquisition is the engineering source approval requirement. The Government states that existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from approved sources. These approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Commercial Item Interest Due: Within 15 days of May 5, 2026 (approx. May 20, 2026)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may still identify their capability to provide a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ABIGAIL R. HURLBUT at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (717)605-6805.