31--BALL,BEARING

The Navy is soliciting bids for the procurement of ball bearings, specifically NSN 3H-3110-009873731-NT, with a quantity of 720 EA. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government. • The part requires unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. • The approved source(s) must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. • The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.