BALL, BEARING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-24JK is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 12 ball bearings, identified as NSN 3110016406483. Designated as a critical application item, the hardware must meet strict domestic sourcing requirements under DFARS 252.225-7016, meaning the bearings must 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 offered to be considered for award. The contract mandates rigorous quality and packaging standards, requiring compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging data, and MIL-DTL-197M for preservation. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with the manufacturer's inspection system required to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Delivery is expected by October 9, 2027, to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and adherence to various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, hazardous material labeling, and the prohibition of mercury-containing compounds.