BEARING, BALL, THRUST

This contract specifies the procurement of a thrust ball bearing with part number 3110-01-492-9769 and a single unit quantity, delivered FOB origin with a 171-day delivery timeline. The item must comply with stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, which dictate preservation methods, protective lubricants, and packaging precautions tailored to bearing type and closure. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with special marking code ZZ, and palletization follows DLA packaging requirements. The bearing must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with more than 50% of component costs originating from these regions, as mandated by DFARS 252.225-7016; contractors must submit a declaration of domestic content or risk disqualification. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless used in specified functional applications like batteries or instruments, which must include dual containment per NAVSEA standards. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-defect plans, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned acceptance levels of VII, IV, and II respectively. Item Unique Identification is not required per customer request, and all preservation, packing, and marking must adhere to specified military standards. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and point of contact provided for inquiries.