31--BEARING, BALL

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The opportunity involves the procurement of ball bearings for the Department of Defense, specifically under the Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. The core need is to supply high-quality ball bearings that meet the operational requirements of the Navy, ensuring reliability and performance in various applications. The scope of the project includes sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering these components to support Navy operations.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Melissa A. Furness, who can be reached at (771) 229-0075 or via email at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 5, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: September 21, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, bidders should prepare for a firm-fixed-price contract structure, which is common in government procurements. The estimated contract value or budget range has not been disclosed, nor are there any mentioned option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Certifications and Registrations: Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• Security Clearances: No specific security clearance requirements are mentioned, but bidders should be prepared for potential security vetting.
• Set-aside Restrictions: There are no specific set-aside restrictions mentioned.
• Geographic Restrictions: No geographic restrictions are specified.
• Experience Requirements: Bidders should demonstrate relevant experience in manufacturing or supplying ball bearings, although specific minimum years of experience are not detailed.
• Bonding or Insurance Requirements: No bonding or insurance requirements are mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should possess expertise in the manufacturing and supply of ball bearings, including knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications. Familiarity with quality control processes and testing methodologies for mechanical components is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables include the timely supply of ball bearings as per the specifications provided by the Navy. Performance standards may include adherence to quality metrics and delivery timelines, although specific metrics or service-level agreements are not detailed in the available information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Proposals will be evaluated based on several factors, including technical approach, past performance, and price. The specific weighting of these factors is not provided, but bidders should prepare for a best-value evaluation approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, preferred qualifications include experience with government contracts, particularly with the Department of Defense, and any relevant certifications that demonstrate quality assurance capabilities in manufacturing processes.

In summary, bidders should ensure they meet the mandatory requirements and possess the necessary technical capabilities to fulfill the Navy's needs for ball bearings while also considering any preferred qualifications that could enhance their proposal's competitiveness.