BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR (3110-00-277-0036)

This contract involves the procurement of ball bearings, specifically item number 3110-00-277-0036, bearing part number GD5M28FS160 manufactured by RBC Aircraft Products, Inc. The award will be made as an indefinite delivery purchase order (IDPO) under commercial procedures, with a base period of three years and an option to extend for an additional two years. The solicitation is issued not as a full and open competition but under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), with unrestricted procurement. The FOB point is destination, while inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and deliveries will be made to Defense Logistics Agency stock locations within the Continental United States. The estimated annual quantity required is 291 units, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 146 units for the base period. Delivery orders will range between a minimum of 146 units and a maximum of 291 units. The required delivery timeline is 144 days after receipt of order. Contract award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors stated in the solicitation. The solicitation was posted on January 15, 2014, with a closing date of January 21, 2014, and an anticipated award date of January 31, 2014. Contract administration and inquiries are managed by Valerie Bennett (Contract Specialist) and Ruth I. Stith (Contracting Officer) located in Richmond, VA.