BEARING, SPR LINK
Overview
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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 procurement of BEARING, SPR LINK. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control to prevent catastrophic failure. Kamatics is the approved source of supply for this item, manufactured according to NAVSEA drawing 7106789 item 216 and Engineering Report H547-0253A83. The response deadline for this solicitation is February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of "BEARING, SPR LINK" with specific material and quality requirements. Non-metallic components must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability standards, and all materials must be mercury-free. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and adhere to strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Quality Assurance & Traceability
A robust quality system is mandatory, compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or the alternate MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source, involving DCMA QARs. Traceability from material to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) must be maintained per MIL-STD-792, including permanent markings and control procedures for subcontracted operations. A Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) is required, detailing contractor information, NSN, material specifics, and a statement of full compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 3120 (Bearings, Plain, Unmounted)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
- Published: February 23, 2026
Submission Requirements
Certification data, including CDRLS DI-QCIC-81110 and DI-MISC-80678, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific WAWF codes are "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries.
Delivery Schedule
Certification data CDRLS are due 20 days prior to delivery. PNSY review/acceptance takes 6 working days. Final material delivery is required within 210 days. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.