BEARING, BALL, ANNULA

The contract specifies the procurement of an annular ball bearing with part number AA59585-206JEBB and NSN 3110011410519, with a quantity of 116 units to be delivered within 170 days under FOB Origin terms. The bearing is classified as a commercial item and must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with at least 50% of the total cost of its components originating from these regions, in accordance with DFARS 252.225-7016. A contractor declaration on domestic content is mandatory and must be submitted upon request; failure to provide this may disqualify the offer. The bearing is designated as a critical application item and must conform to specification A-A-59585C, Revision C dated August 22, 2024, as well as Quality Assurance Procedure QAP-B02, Revision B dated December 11, 2013. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in any part of the bearing or its packaging, except for specific exempted uses such as batteries or controlled instruments as defined by NAVSEA. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, with preservation methods tailored to the bearing type and closure, and marking required to meet MIL-STD-129 with special code ZZ indicating unique requirements. Palletization must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement RP001. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with the contractor required to maintain a quality system aligned with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The solicitation includes clauses related to cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, disclosure of information, whistleblower protections, and compliance with the System for Award Management. Hazardous materials must be identified and labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Material Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. The contract is administered via WAWF, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by May 21, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted. The contracting office is the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with Jerald Jones as the point of contact