BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR

This contract involves the procurement of 28 units of annular ball bearings, identified by NSN 3110-00-227-4681, with a delivery timeline of 171 days to Bremerton. The contract strictly requires that the bearings be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with over 50% of the cost of bearing components originating from these regions. Compliance with various technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List is mandatory, including tailored higher-level quality assurance, inspection and acceptance at origin, and specific packaging standards outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M. Packaging and marking must meet MIL-STD-129 standards, and the contractor must adhere to quality assurance verification protocols. The contract forbids the intentional addition or contact of mercury with any hardware or supplies unless it is a functional necessity in specified applications such as batteries or sensors. Contractors must submit a signed declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials offered, with failure to comply potentially leading to disqualification. Waivers related to domestic sourcing restrictions can be requested if no offered bearings meet the requirements. The contract also outlines prevention measures for component preservation appropriate to the bearing type and mandates compliance with packaging and shipment practices to ensure product integrity. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with a response deadline of March 4, 2026.