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 offers for the manufacturing of "BEARING, SPR LINK". This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. The deadline for offers has been extended to March 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of "BEARING, SPR LINK" in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7106789 item 216 and Engineering Report H547-0253A83. Kamatics is identified as the approved source of supply, with their drawing KJB911500F invoked for reference. The material must be mercury-free, and any non-metallic components must satisfy the toxicity and flammability requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290.
Key requirements include:
- Configuration Control: Maintaining total equipment baseline, with all waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Contracting Officer approval.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Government Quality Assurance: Performance of Government Quality Assurance at source by a DCMA QAR is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability must be maintained per MIL-STD-792, with 100% inspection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and test reports. A comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory, detailing specific information including NSN, lubricants, cure dates, and compliance statements.
- Packaging: Must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 6 working days, final material delivery 210 days.
Submission & Contact
Certification documentation must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for data submissions and waiver requests.
For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992.