BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-31CL, is a request for quotations for four annular ball bearings, specifically identified as SKF USA INC. part number 6319C3. The procurement is classified as a commercial item and a critical application item. Interested offerors must submit their quotes via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of September 24, 2026. The contract requires delivery within 122 days of the award, with an estimated required delivery date of January 25, 2027. Terms are FOB Origin, while both inspection and acceptance will take place at the destination. A significant requirement of this contract is the restriction on the acquisition of ball and roller bearings, which mandates that the bearings must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada. Furthermore, the cost of components manufactured in these specific regions must exceed 50% of the total component cost. Contractors are required to provide a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials offered. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, and specific standards for preservation, packaging, and marking include MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129. Additionally, the contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any furnished hardware. Quality assurance and sampling must adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific verification levels assigned to critical, major, and minor attributes.