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 MECH, has issued a Presolicitation for 10 Ball Bearings, Annular (NSN 3H-3110-009873729-NT), with delivery FOB Origin. This requirement is for a part that necessitates engineering source approval due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by existing qualified sources. These approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality. Alternate sources must undergo a qualification process approved by the design control activity and the cognizant Government engineering activity. The Government is currently not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but is requesting that interested parties capable of satisfying the requirement with a commercial item identify their interest within 15 days of the notice publication.
Scope of Work
- Item: Ball Bearings, Annular (NSN 3H-3110-009873729-NT)
- Quantity: 10 EA
- Delivery: FOB Origin
- Critical Requirement: Engineering source approval is mandatory. Acquisition/repair is restricted to approved sources due to proprietary design, manufacturing knowledge, and data rights.
- Qualification: Alternate sources must qualify according to procedures approved by the design control activity and Government engineering activity.
- Technical Data Access: Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications, Standards, QPLs, QPDs, and Handbooks is available via DODSSP and ASSIST-Online.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 3110 - Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted
- Set-Aside: None specified. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, but is soliciting interest from commercial item providers.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Response Due: May 28, 2026 (for general notice). However, commercial item interest must be identified within 15 days of the May 5, 2026 publication date.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as market research. While the Government is not currently planning to use FAR Part 12, vendors who believe they can meet the requirement with a commercial item are strongly encouraged to contact the contracting officer within the specified 15-day window.