BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING

This contract specifies the procurement of a plain self-aligning bearing identified by NSN 3120013202026 and part number MS14101-16K, with a quantity of five units to be delivered within 74 days under FOB origin terms. The item is classified as a commercial item and must comply with SAE AS81820 Revision D and QAP 13873 QAP-B02 Revision B, ensuring adherence to stringent industry and defense standards. All components must originate from sources listed on applicable QPL/QML registries, and the bearing may require casting or forging for production, warranting a Casting and Forging Assistance Request if special tooling or materials are needed. Quality assurance is governed by tailored higher-level requirements, inspection and acceptance at origin, and strict packaging protocols per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, including specific preservation methods dependent on bearing type and closure, protective lubrication, and packaging facility quality verification. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, with special marking codes and palletization following DLA packaging requirements, while government identification is not required on non-accepted items. The unit of issue is each, priced at $5.00 for a total of $25.00, with no variance allowed in quantity. The contract is solicited under SPE4A6-26-T-37K8, with response deadlines and point of contact details provided for compliance and coordination.