BEARING, BALL, ANNULA

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-17VY, is for the procurement of eight annular ball bearings, identified by NSN 3110-00-925-7082. The contract is valued at an estimated $64.00, with a required delivery date of approximately 171 days after award, specifically targeting a need ship date of February 12, 2027. The place of performance and delivery is DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina. The procurement is conducted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), with a proposal submission deadline of August 24, 2026. The contract is subject to rigorous quality, packaging, and marking standards. Inspection and acceptance are both designated at the origin, and the contractor must maintain a quality assurance system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Sampling for inspection must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific AQL requirements for critical, major, and minor attributes. Packaging and preservation must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, including specific requirements for protective lubricants and unit containers. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, and any hazardous materials must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard. Additionally, the contract includes significant regulatory provisions regarding cybersecurity, the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport, and various socioeconomic and labor compliance requirements.