BEARING, BALL, ROD END

This solicitation, issued under number SPE4A6-26-T-66R5 by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, seeks quotations for 132 ball rod end bearings identified by NSN 3110-00-702-5933, with a delivery requirement of 170 days after award to DLA Distribution San Diego. The procurement is governed by the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 104, incorporating key FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.203-19, 52.213-4, 52.219-28, and DFARS 252.225-7016, which restricts acquisition of ball and roller bearings from certain foreign sources. Offerors must comply with domestic sourcing restrictions under the Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of $150,000, and are required to disclose any non-domestic materials used. The Government will not evaluate offers that include items produced via additive manufacturing, and such submissions are ineligible for award. Quality assurance standards require manufacturers to hold SAE AS9100 certification and dealers or distributors to maintain AS9120 certification or provide equivalent accreditation documentation. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-DTL-197M, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129, with unit packs clearly labeled with CAGE codes, part numbers, lot and serial numbers, and special marking code ZZ. All shipments must be accompanied by invoices and receiving reports submitted through WAWF, and contractors must use AMPS to access the Vendor Shipment Module for future shipping activities, with schema updates required for those using VSM WebServices. Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit quantity ranges due to fluctuating demand to avoid administrative delays, and any quotation must include representations regarding small business status, joint venture structure if applicable, and confirmation that no covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined by DFARS 252.204-7016 will be provided. Contractors must maintain active representations in SAM, comply with the Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous materials, and be aware that Fast Pay is not applicable. Submissions must be received by May 28, 2026, and the item is subject to FOB Origin terms with no quantity variance allowed. Offerors who cannot quote