BEARING, BALL, THRUST

Offerors bidding on solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-46X1 for 110 thrust ball bearings must comply with strict domestic sourcing requirements under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with thresholds as low as $150,000, and are required to disclose any non-domestic materials used. The use of covered telecommunications equipment or services is prohibited under FAR and DFARS clauses, and no additive manufacturing components are permitted unless explicitly approved in advance. Quotes must include quantity ranges due to fluctuating demand, as manual evaluation allows for flexible adjustments without resolicitation, though this does not apply to Auto IDC. Offerors who cannot submit a bid by the closing date must file a “No Bid” on DIBBS with an anticipated quote date or reason to avoid assumptions of non-responsiveness. All contractors must register through DLA’s new AMPS system within two months to maintain access to the Vendor Shipment Module, and those using VSM WebServices must update their internal schema by the specified deadline. Small business joint ventures must submit required certifications for applicable small business categories. The item required is a thrust ball bearing with NSN 3110-01-652-5463, due in Cherry Point, North Carolina, within 191 days after award, and all quotes must be submitted through DIBBS prior to the deadline. APEX Accelerators offer free assistance to businesses seeking to engage in government contracting.