31--BEARING, SPR LINK
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, is soliciting for the manufacturing of a BEARING, SPR LINK. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The response deadline has been extended to May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a Bearing, Spring Link in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7106789 item 216 and Engineering Report H547-0253A83. A critical detail is that Kamatics is the approved source of supply for this item, as per Note 7004 of NAVSEA drawing 7106789. The material must be mercury-free and adhere to toxicity and flammability requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290.
Key Requirements
- Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration, with formal processes for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate is MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Traceability & Certification: Mandatory traceability markings (MIL-STD-792) and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, including specific data points (CDRL DI-MISC-80678).
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Submission Details
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Contact: NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 7176053992.
- ECDS System: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries.