BALL, BEARING

This solicitation is for the procurement of 16 ball bearings under NSN 3110-01-527-9016, identified as a critical application item. The contract requires adherence to strict domestic sourcing restrictions, mandating that the bearings be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with at least 50 percent of the component cost originating from these regions. Contractors must provide a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials to be considered for award. Key technical and quality requirements include compliance with SAE AS9100 for manufacturers and specific packaging and preservation standards per MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129. Delivery is required within 171 days after the order, with FOB origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside and references specific approved part numbers from Timken Co, McGill Manufacturing Co, and Gwilliam Company.