BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR

The contract is for the procurement of 57 units of a commercial annular ball bearing, part number A-A-59644-117EEEB, with the associated National Stock Number (NSN) 3110-00-830-4282. These bearings are to be delivered to Hill Air Force Base within 167 days from the award date, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. The procurement strictly adheres to U.S. sourcing requirements, specifying that the bearings must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with over 50% of the bearing component costs originating from these locations. Failure to meet this domestic sourcing mandate could lead to cancellation of the solicitation or require a waiver before awards can proceed. The contract incorporates several detailed technical, quality, and packaging requirements mandated by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and aligned with applicable military standards such as MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-DTL-197M for preservation and packaging. It emphasizes strict compliance with related quality assurance protocols, including ISO 9001:2015 standards and tailored higher-level contract quality stipulations, ensuring the bearings meet critical application standards per referenced CID and QAP documentation. Additionally, the contract prohibits the intentional addition or direct contact of mercury with hardware unless specified exceptions apply. The packaging must protect the bearings according to specified preservation methods dependent on bearing type and maintain shipment integrity through appropriate cushioning and marking. The contracting authority and point of contact for this solicitation are based within the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense.