BEARING, BALL, ANNULA

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626PY920 to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52) for the procurement of 130 ball annular bearings, identified by NSN 3110002734575, under a simplified acquisition process via solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-49Q1. The total contract value is $5,694.00, with delivery required within five days after award, targeting a performance completion date of May 12, 2026, and all deliveries are FOB origin, meaning title and risk transfer to the Government at the contractor’s facility. The contract incorporates detailed military standards for packaging, preservation, and marking, requiring compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-DTL-197M for bearing preservation using specified lubricants and process controls, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with additional adherence to DLA procedural documents RP001 and RQ017 for palletization and bare item identification. The contract includes a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses governing cybersecurity, compliance, and administrative processes. Critical to performance is compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information, including submission of a System Security Plan and achieving a minimum assessment score via the Supplier Performance Risk System, with mandatory self-assessments under clause 252.204-7020. Cybersecurity requirements are reinforced by 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting and 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment. The contractor must also meet federal labor standards including equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and whistleblower protections. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using appropriate document types, and inspection and acceptance occur at origin with quality assurance governed by SAE AS9003 and MIL-DTL-197M. Hazardous materials documentation is required under 252.223-7001 and 252.223-3, while representations regarding small business status, U.S. ownership, and prohibited telecommunications equipment must be accurately provided. Point of contact for contract administration is Angela Mills at DLA