Inner Gland Bearing
Overview
Buyer
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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 Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Portsmouth is soliciting proposals for an Inner Gland Bearing. This opportunity requires adherence to strict technical specifications, quality assurance standards, and specific data reporting. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of an "INNER GLAND BEARING" (NIIN: PNTDP0154). The bearing is a critical shipboard system component, requiring special control procedures due to potential serious consequences of failure. The scope includes manufacturing the bearing according to detailed technical requirements, specifications, and quality assurance standards.
Key Requirements
- Technical Data Package (TDP): Bidders must comply with the TDP (SPMYM326P1108), which references NAVSEA drawing 167-7384258, MIL-STD-130, and ISO-9001.
- Manufacturing Standards: Specific requirements include marking, configuration control, and a prohibition on mercury.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 quality system standards and Government inspection procedures.
- Sensitive Information Access: To gain access to drawings and sensitive information, bidders must return a signed Security Agreement for Protection of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information and their organization's DD2345. This agreement stipulates strict handling, non-disclosure, and return of materials.
Data Requirements
- CDRL A001 (Inspection and Test Plan): Requires submission of an Inspection and Test Plan (DI-QCIC-81110) for the "BEARING SLEEVE" to Code 136.2. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance before each material shipment.
- CDRL A002 (Certification/Data Report): Requires submission of a Certification/Data Report (DI-MISC-80678) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: January 20, 2026
- Response Due Date: February 24, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME, United States
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Stephen Smith at Stephen.1.Smith@dla.mil.