GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

This contract involves the procurement of 4,307 units of a self-aligning plain bearing (NSN 3120-013306397) for the Navy, with a delivery schedule of 261 days after receipt of order. The solicitation, expected to be issued around May 22, 2025, will be conducted under FAR 13.5 procedures, allowing for simplified acquisition methods and potentially other-than-full and open competition due to the commercial nature of the item. The award decision will consider price, past performance, and other evaluation factors, and the contract will be a purchase order rather than a long-term agreement. The item is classified as a Navy Critical Safety Item, requiring government first article testing, and will be shipped FOB origin with inspection and acceptance at origin, with first destination transportation applied. Responses are invited from surplus dealers, small business dealers, and distributors who can provide appropriate surplus certificates or traceability documentation to verify product acceptability, along with details on available quantities and pricing. The government reserves the right to modify its acquisition strategy to prioritize surplus or newly manufactured inventory if deemed in its best interest. The procurement is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, and interested parties can access the solicitation documents via the DIBBS website. Key contacts include Jason Dorsey and Kee-Sha Eskridge, who can provide additional information or assistance related to the solicitation process.