BALL, BEARING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A626PAB91 to WHITE AERO INC (CAGE 06ZH4) for the supply of 14 ball bearings (NSN 3110012163718) under two contract line items, with a total contract value of $536.62. The award was made on July 27, 2026, through a simplified acquisition process under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07KW, with deliveries required FOB origin to the 2nd Supply Depot in Busan, South Korea. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including deviations applied under Deviation 2026-00038 affecting clauses related to small business representation, safeguarding information systems, changes, subcontracts, and system maintenance. Additional DFARS clauses mandating cybersecurity compliance, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on hazardous materials and covered telecommunications equipment, and requirements for electronic payment submissions via WAWF are fully incorporated. Packaging and preservation must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-DTL-197M, and MIL-STD-129, with special attention to preservation methods, labeling, barcoding, and palletization as defined in DLA’s RP001. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 with zero-defect expectations and strict acceptance criteria by the Government. The contractor must comply with all representation requirements regarding small business status, unique entity identifier, and prohibited sources, while also adhering to hazard communication, maritime transport restrictions, and whistleblower protections. Electronic submission of proposals was required through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System by July 24, 2026. No specific contract type or pricing details were populated in the solicitation, and evaluation factors and basis of award are not explicitly defined in the available documentation.