BEARING, BALL, AIRFRAME

This solicitation, issued by DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-32VL, is a request for quotations for 86 airframe ball bearings (NSN 3110-00-011-9142). The procurement is subject to strict sourcing restrictions under DFARS 252.225-7016, requiring that the bearings be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada. Furthermore, the cost of the bearing components—including rolling elements, retainers, and races—must exceed 50% of the total component cost from these approved regions. Offerors must submit a signed Contractor’s Declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the material to be considered for award. Technical and quality requirements must conform to the specified part number drawings, and manufacturers must maintain an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The contract includes rigorous compliance mandates regarding cybersecurity, export control, and packaging. Specifically, the requirement incorporates CMMC Level 2 standards and mandates the safeguarding of covered defense information. Technical data provided may be subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification for access. Packaging, preservation, and marking must adhere to MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129 standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Deliveries are to be made FOB Origin to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with a requested ship date of March 16, 2027. All quotes must be submitted through the DIBBS system by the deadline of September 25, 2026, and electronic invoicing must be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).