01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The contract covers material used in a crucial shipboard system designated as Level I special emphasis material requiring special control procedures.
This is a fixed-price procurement under the Level One Program.
Work will be ordered via contract or purchase order for material used in shipboard systems, with special control procedures for Level I material.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Small business subcontracting plans are required, indicating eligibility includes small businesses as subcontractors. | Partially Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | Drawings are not required to submit a quote; detailed evaluation factors are not disclosed. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | A facility clearance may be required upon award in accordance with FAR 52.204-2. | Partially Confirmed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014)|1|See specification sections C and E.| INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2||| INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - SHORT VERSION|8|x||x|||||| STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)|1|| GENERAL INFORMATION-FOB-DESTINATION|1|b| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|Stand-Alone Receiving Report - Certifications Combo - Receiving Report & Invoice - Material ||TBD|N00104|TBD|N39040 - Certifications, S4306A - Material |N66604|TBD|||N/A|||||| NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|1|| MANDATORY USE OF WORKFLOW PRO (WFP) MOD ASSIST MODULE|1|| VALUE ENGINEERING (JUN 2020)|3|||| INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (NOV 2021)|1|| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUNE 2003)|6|one year from date of delivery|one year from date of delivery||||| SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DEV 2026-O0037)(FEB 2026)|4||||| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (OCT 2024)|2||| SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DOD CONTRACTS)-BASIC (DEV 2026-O0037)(FEB 2026))|2||| WARRANTY OF DATA-BASIC (DEVIATION 2026-O0035) (FEB 2026)|2||| PROGRESS PAYMENTS (DEVIATION 2026-O0022)(FEB 2026)|4||||| CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION-BASIC (DEVIATION 2026-O0015)|1|| SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025)(FEB 2026)|7|||||||| LIST OF AWARD ATTACHMENTS|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1|| ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026))|13|||||||||||||| ROYALTY INFORMATION (APR 1984)|1|| COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (DEV 2026-O0006)(FEB 2026)|1|| INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (DEV 2026-O0048)(MAR 2026)|2||| TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEV 2026-O0045)(MAR 2026)|1|FFP| ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)|3|||| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PERPARDENESS, AND ENRGY PROGAM USE (APRIL 2008))|2||| ONLY ONE OFFER (DEVIATION 2026-O0048)(MAR 2026)|1|| This amendment is being issued to remove FAR 52.249-4. \ 1.This is a procurement for the Level One Program. 2. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. 3. Drawings can be accessed thru: sam.gov. 4. NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will be considering past performance in theevaluation of offers. See Clause 252.204-7024. 5.Partial and early delivery of this requirement is authorized and desired and is at no additional cost to either the vendor or the Government. 6. Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. Any reference toN00102 within this order should be updated to N50286. 7. This requirement requires access to confidential drawings. These drawingsare not required to submit a quote. However, in the event of an award, afacility clearance may be required in accordance with FAR 52.204-2. 8.This award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance prior to execution. 9. These items will be shipped to NUWC Newport for testing and will be source certified by Portsmouth's Source Certification Team. 10.This is a rated order certified for national defense use and the Contractor will follow all requirements of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700), see clause 52.211-14. 11.NECO bids will not be accepted, offers must include the original RFP and beemailed to michael.e.thoman2.civ@us.navy.mil. 12.The following proposed delivery schedule applies: Submission of all certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery. PNSY review/acceptance of certification CDRLS 18 working days after receipt. Final delivery of material (850 days) 1. SCOPE 1.1 The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems, or loss of the ship itself. Therefore, the material has been designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Order of Precedence - In the event of a conflict between the text of this contract/purchase order and the references and/or drawings cited herein, the text of this contract/purchase order must take precedence. Nothing in this contract/purchase order, however, must supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 2.2 Identification of Classified Documents - This contract/purchase order requires the Contractor to have authorized access to classified documents in accordance with the attached Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254). The classified documents and security level are: ;6404016 - CONFIDENTIAL; 2.3 Applicable Documents - The document(s) listed below form a part of this contract/purchase order including modifications or exclusions. 2.3.1 Specification Revisions - The specification revisions listed under "Documents References" below are the preferred revision. Older and/or newer r evisions are acceptable when listed within Contract Support Library Reference Number CSD155 in ECDS (Electric Contractor Data Submission) at: ht tps://register.nslc.navy.mil/. This is to allow Contractors to use certain acceptable older specification revisions to purge their existing stock of material certified to those older revisions or to use newer specification revisions when material is certified to newly released revisions,without requiring the submittal of waiver/deviation requests for each specification revision on every contract. Revisions of specifications reflecting editorial and/or re-approval (e.g. E2009, R2014, etc.) are considered inconsequential, but are acceptable when their revisions are listedwithin CSD155 or elsewhere within this contract. 2.3.2 Documents, drawings, and publications supplied are listed under "Drawing Number". These items should be retained until an award is made. 2.3.3 "Document References" listed below must be obtained by the Contractor. Ordering information is included as an attachment to this contract/purchase order. 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05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $16.22M across 5 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | $5.22M | 2 | 1 |
| FY 2022 | $3.41M | 5 | 1 |
| FY 2023 | $5.71M | 10 | 2 |
| FY 2024 | $0 | 2 | 1 |
| FY 2025 | $1.89M | 5 | 1 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 6 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0010423CFA27 | BARBER-NICHOLS, LLC | Dec 5, 2025 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332991 / 3130 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $4.54M | 4 |
| N0010425CZA06 | BARBER-NICHOLS, LLC | May 1, 2025 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332991 / 3130 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.89M | 1 |
| N0010422CFA23 | BARBER-NICHOLS, LLC | Jan 29, 2025 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332991 / 3130 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $4.29M | 4 |
| N0010421CFA32 | BARBER-NICHOLS, LLC | Apr 9, 2024 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332991 / 3130 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.36M | 11 |
| N0010421CFA31 | BARBER-NICHOLS, LLC | Feb 20, 2024 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332991 / 3130 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $4.10M | 3 |
| N3220524P0053 | TRYCON ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. | Dec 22, 2023 | MSCHQ NORFOLK | 332991 / 3110 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $45.9K | 1 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBER-NICHOLS, LLC UEI K4GJKMQD4961 · CAGE 57377 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 5 | 23 | $16.18M | Dec 5, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| TRYCON ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. UEI CE7DWMGN3935 · CAGE 6UE11 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $45.9K | Dec 22, 2023 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full and open competition | A | 19 | $11.89M | 73.3% |
| Not competed | C | 4 | $4.29M | 26.4% |
| Competed under simplified acquisition procedures | F | 1 | $45.9K | 0.3% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
4 SAM.gov notice records were resolved into this procurement family. The chronology shows how the requirement was published and updated.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0010426RZB69 31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A | Presolicitation | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| N0010426RZB69 31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A | Solicitation | Aug 18, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 2:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| N0010426RZB69 31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A | Solicitation | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 2:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| N0010426RZB69 Current Brief record 31--BEARING CARTRIDGE A | Solicitation | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 2:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
5 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
Not disclosed in the indexed notice
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in material used in a crucial shipboard system, Level One Program.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: Small business subcontracting plans are required, indicating eligibility includes small businesses as subcontractors.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: This is a fixed-price procurement under the Level One Program.
- You can show credible past performance for NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: Small business subcontracting plans are required, indicating eligibility includes small businesses as subcontractors.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.