This is a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of Duplex Ball Bearings that must adhere to MIL-B-17931 military specifications. The contract includes an option for the government to increase the quantity by up to 180% via a modification 180 days after award. The location for the required Government Production Lot Testing is the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The item is on a Qualified Products List, requiring bidders to be a pre-approved source or to undergo a lengthy qualification process. This is a total small business set-aside.

This is a procurement for the manufacture of duplex ball bearings that must adhere to MIL-B-17931 for quiet operation. The item is a source-controlled, Qualified Products List (QPL) item, requiring extensive prior qualification and testing, with new source approval being a lengthy process. The contract includes an option for the Government to increase the quantity by up to 180 units via modification 180 days after award. The location for Government verification inspection is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Bethesda, Maryland.