31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A

The contract involves the manufacture or repair of a bearing cartridge identified by NSN 7H-3130-016536544-L1, with a quantity of four units to be delivered to N66604, NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, Rhode Island. Production requires the use of master or coordinated tooling, indicating specialized manufacturing processes and tight control over part consistency and quality. The solicitation is not conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, and the government is not currently seeking commercial solutions, though interested parties may still propose commercial alternatives within 15 days of the notice. This acquisition is subject to international trade obligations, including the Buy American Act exemptions under Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, as stipulated by specific DFARS clauses. The solicitation number is N0010426RZB69, posted on August 1, 2026, with responses due by September 15, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech under the Department of Defense, with the primary point of contact being Michael Thoman at the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office.