31--BEARING,PLAIN,SELF-ALIGNING

The contract solicits 91 plain self-aligning bearings identified by NSN 3120-01-181-8402 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-71H7, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required within 164 days ADO to DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Destination terms placing transportation risk and responsibility on the contractor until receipt at the delivery point. The item is subject to stringent technical, quality, and packaging mandates aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-DTL-197M for preservation methods, with packaging code "U" and specific preservation protocols dependent on bearing type and closure. The contract incorporates DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and mandates compliance with RD005 for CMMC Level 2 certification, requiring the offeror to be a certified third-party assessment organization. Export control requirements under DFARS 252.225-7048 apply due to controlled technical data governed by ITAR or EAR, restricting access to contractors holding approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, having completed mandatory DLA training, and receiving explicit authorization. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with non-accepted items required to have government identification removed, and the contractor must use WAWF for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. Cybersecurity obligations include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 through DFARS 252.240-7997 and safeguarding covered defense information via 252.204-7012, necessitating robust cybersecurity controls and incident reporting protocols. The contract prohibits acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment, mandates whistleblower rights notification, hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, and restricts compensation of former DoD officials. While no formal evaluation factors or award basis are stated, the context suggests a simplified acquisition likely using LPTA. Offerors must submit electronic proposals via DIBBS by June 3, 2026, and are required to provide UEI and CAGE codes, represent their small business status and socioeconomic classifications, and complete all applicable FAR and DFARS certifications without exception. No contract value is disclosed due to incomplete pricing data.