BEARING, BALL, ANNULA

The contract is for the procurement of 20 annular ball bearings with part number AA59583-415JABT and NSN 3110001448577 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-10QW, with a delivery deadline of nine days FOB origin and no quantity variance allowed. The item is classified as a critical application item and a commercial item, subject to stringent quality and inspection requirements mandated by MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based sampling plans, with verification levels set at VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively, and mandatory zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. Physical identification and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, and packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, including specific preservation methods based on bearing type, closure, and lubricant selection, with quality assurance verification required at the contractor’s facility. The sourcing of the bearing is strictly restricted to components manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with domestic content exceeding 50% of the total component cost; a signed contractor declaration must be submitted upon request, and failure to comply may disqualify the quote. The solicitation may be canceled or held pending a waiver if no compliant offer is received. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless explicitly exempted under defined exceptions, and all packaging and preservation processes must meet documented DoD standards. The item is subject to DLA’s master list of technical and quality requirements, and all handling, test equipment, and inspection points are set at origin. Contract terms include adherence to DLA packaging policies and specific marking instructions, with point of contact Karen Randolph designated for procurement inquiries.