31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA
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, has issued a presolicitation for Bearing, Ball, Annula (NSN 3H-3110-009910945-NT). This requirement is for 9 units, FOB Origin. A critical aspect is the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity, as existing qualified sources retain data rights and specialized knowledge. Alternate sources must undergo a formal qualification process. Interested parties capable of providing a commercial item must express interest by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for 9 each of Bearing, Ball, Annula (NSN 3H-3110-009910945-NT), under Product Service Code 3110 (Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted). Delivery is FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Qualified sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, retaining data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): April 6, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: March 6, 2026, 04:20 PM EDT
Evaluation
An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must also be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not currently using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).