BEARING, BALL, AIRFRAME

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-32BZ, is a request for quotations for 63 airframe ball bearings, identified as a commercial and critical application item. The procurement is governed by strict domestic sourcing requirements under DFARS 252.225-7016, which mandates that the bearings be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, and that the cost of domestic components must exceed 50% of the total component cost. Offerors are required to submit a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the material to be considered for award. Technical compliance is driven by standards such as SAE AS27646D, QAP 13873, and SAE AS7949C. Additionally, the government will not evaluate any offers that include items produced via additive manufacturing. The contract includes rigorous quality, packaging, and security requirements. Manufacturers must maintain an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Packaging, preservation, and marking must adhere to MIL-DTL-197M, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with specific attention to hazardous material labeling and precautionary markings. Delivery is required to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB within 171 days, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The solicitation also incorporates significant cybersecurity and information security clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Payment is to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.