31--BALL,BEARING

The Navy is procuring precision ball bearings (MIL‑B‑17931) for quiet‑operation applications. The contract requires compliance with a long list of military specifications, quality‑conformance inspections, production‑lot testing, and strict configuration‑control procedures. The award will be bilateral, with a mandatory written acceptance, and the contractor must be a qualified source on the Government’s QPL. • Manufacture to MIL‑B‑17931 (including noise‑tested bearing requirements). • Required documentation: DD Form 1423, SPCC Form 4250/7, and multiple MIL‑STD references. • Quality assurance: Contractor‑performed conformance inspection plus Government‑conducted production‑lot testing at NSWC‑Carderock. • Delivery to Navy logistics points; mercury‑free parts; 10‑year shelf‑life labeling. • Deadline for updated quotes: 30 Nov 2026 (response deadline).