BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR

This solicitation seeks the procurement of 161 ball annular bearings identified by NSN 3110-00-455-0410 and part number 5462501P043, classified as a commercial item under simplified acquisition procedures. The contract requires delivery within 171 days at FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the contractor’s facility. Packaging, preservation, and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-DTL-197M, including specific preservation methods based on bearing type and closure, selective use of protective lubricants, and compliance with quality assurance provisions in MIL-DTL-197M Section 4. The item is deemed a critical application and must be sourced from manufacturers in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with at least 50% of the total component cost originating from these locations as mandated by DFARS 252.225-7016; contractors are required to submit a signed declaration of domestic content prior to award, or the solicitation may be canceled or held pending a waiver. Quality assurance is governed by SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, and all technical and quality requirements are referenced from the DLA Master List. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity (252.204-7012), safeguarding covered defense information, hazardous materials (252.223-7001, 252.223-7008), trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, equal opportunity, export controls, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically via WAWF, and no Item Unique Identification is required per customer request. Offers are to be submitted exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of August 3, 2026, and include mandatory representations concerning size status, socioeconomic certifications, and entity identifiers.