BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-17UQ is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 32 plain, self-aligning bearings, identified by NSN 3120007273721. This is a source-controlled item that must be manufactured and tested according to cited limited rights data, with New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. listed as an approved source. The item is designated as a critical application item, and the government requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance. Delivery is required within 171 days, with the place of delivery specified as DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina, under FOB Origin terms. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and packaging standards, including MIL-DTL-197M for preservation and packing, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, and manufacturers must maintain an inspection system complying with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The procurement incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and cybersecurity safeguarding under DFARS 252.204-7012. All quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 24, 2026, and payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.