BEARING, B. E.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS-MECH), has issued a solicitation for BEARING, B. E. (Product Service Code 3120: Bearings, Plain, Unmounted). This is an unrestricted procurement, as the previously indicated small business set-aside has been dissolved. Qualified vendors are sought to supply these critical components. Responses are due by May 6, 2026.

Scope of Requirements

This solicitation outlines comprehensive requirements for the procurement of bearings. Key aspects include:

• Mandatory Review: Vendors must review the Material IRPOD (Individual Repair Part Ordering Data) available at the BPMI site.
• Technical Documentation: Access to technical documents such as IRPODs, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions is available at https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce. This site requires pre-registration and a password.
• Export Controls: Certain technical documents are subject to NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) distribution statements and special export controls.
• Order of Precedence: A clear hierarchy is established for resolving document conflicts, with amendments taking precedence over the schedule, terms, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD, mandating the contractor to provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
• Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging standards apply.
• Mercury Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from being intentionally added to or contacting hardware/supplies.
• Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be accompanied by a detailed explanation, justification, and an evaluation demonstrating no adverse effect on quality, form, fit, or function.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
• Response Due: May 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
• Published: May 7, 2026 (Note: The published date is after the response due date; the response date is the firm deadline.)

Submission Requirements

• Certificate of Compliance: A Certificate of Compliance (per DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted at the time of material delivery to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433 for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
• Procedure Package: A package of all applicable procedure, drawing, and other pre-manufacturing submittals (per DI-QCIC-8871) listed on the IRPOD must be submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer (NAVSUP-WSS code N9433) within 45 days after contract award.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact MELISSA.FURNESS@NAVY.MIL or call 7712290075.