31--BEARING,BALL,DUPLEX
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 the manufacture and supply of BEARING,BALL,DUPLEX (P/N: M17931-A026). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for a critical, Qualified Products List (QPL) item, demanding strict adherence to MIL-B-17931E and associated specifications. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and delivery of BEARING,BALL,DUPLEX, specifically M17931-A026, in accordance with MIL-B-17931 Military Specification for 'Bearings, Ball, Annular, For Quiet Operation,' including specific modifications detailed in Appendix I-IV, Attachment A-D (SPCC FORM 4250/7), ACN-MIL-B-17931, and QTP-MIL-B-17931. The bearings must be mercury-free and meet stringent quality conformance and production lot testing requirements. Government Verification Inspection will be conducted at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted)
- Delivery: 10 units for CLIN 0001AA and 10 units for CLIN 0001AB, both within 180 days of award.
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity (up to 180 days after award).
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 19, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Only sources currently approved by the Government for this QPL item will be considered. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing, which cannot delay the award. Offerors must provide proof of prior approval or data demonstrating qualification to the Procurement Contracting Officer.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilaterally issued award. The contract will be DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Production Lot Testing (PLT) is mandatory. Offerors must submit pricing for the option provision. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested via SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the POC.