31--BEARING,BALL,ANNULA- AND SIMILAR REPLACEMENT PARTS

This contract pertains to the procurement of BEARING, BALL, ANNULA and similar replacement parts, governed by the military specification MIL-DTL-17931F and a suite of referenced standards including MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-105, MIL-I-45208, and others. The item, identified by part number M17931-C017, is subject to stringent quality and configuration control requirements, including mandatory First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing, though certain non-destructive testing provisions have been waived. Suppliers must be on the Government’s Qualified Products List and meet pre-qualification criteria, with no prior delivery guaranteeing approval. The bearing must be mercury-free and manufactured in compliance with strict contamination controls to ensure safety on submarines and surface ships, with any use of mercury requiring written prior approval. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073 and include special labeling for matched pairs, with vacuum-formed skin packaging and “MATCHED SET, DO NOT SEPARATE” warnings. All quality conformance and verification inspections must be documented using DD Form 1423, and reports submitted to designated government test facilities. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a compliant quality system, and records must be retained for four years post-delivery. The solicitation is issued under the Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, with a bilateral award process requiring contractor written acceptance, and is classified as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332991. The contract enforces compliance with Buy American and Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity provisions, and prioritizes delivery under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The closing date for submissions is June 29, 2026, with all amendments incorporated and prior terms remaining unchanged unless specified. The point of contact for all inquiries is Abigail R. Hurlbut, U.S. Navy, via email at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. Deliverables must be shipped to the designated government destination, and technical documentation must adhere to strict configuration management processes outlined in MIL-STD-973. The shelf life for the bearing is 120 months, extendable only with formal program or engineering approval, and the item is subject to ongoing surveillance and verification through multiple inspection layers to ensure operational readiness.