31--BEARING, PLAIN, ROD END

This contract is for the procurement of 11 plain rod end bearings under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-17NF for the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division. The items are identified by NSN 3120-00-079-1989 and correspond to specific part numbers from Sargent Aerospace and Defense and RBC Specline. Delivery is required within 171 days from the order date, with shipping set as FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The agreement mandates strict adherence to DLA technical and quality requirements, including specific packaging and preservation standards outlined in MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129. Key quality controls include the use of measuring and test equipment and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. While item unique identification is not required, the contractor must follow detailed preservation methods based on bearing type and size and ensure the packaging facility meets quality assurance verification requirements.