31--BEARING,BALL,DUPLEX

This contract is for the procurement of five duplex ball bearings, identified as commercial critical application items under NSN 3110-01-407-4260. The requirement specifies that the bearings must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with at least 50 percent of the total component cost originating from these regions. Contractors must provide a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials to be considered for the award. The agreement mandates strict adherence to various technical and quality requirements, including DLA packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 marking, and MIL-DTL-197M preservation protocols. Additionally, the hardware must be provided in a mercury-free environment. Delivery is required within 171 days from the award date, with the inspection and acceptance points set at the destination.