31--BEARING,ROLLER,NEEDLE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-34SX is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 359 needle roller bearings, identified by NSN 3110-00-227-3241. The requirement is designated as a critical application item with a delivery window of 168 days after order, with a need ship date of March 17, 2027, and a final required delivery date of May 6, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina. A primary requirement for award is strict adherence to domestic sourcing restrictions per DFARS 252.225-7016. Bearings must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, and the cost of components produced in these regions must exceed 50% of the total component cost. Contractors must provide a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials offered. Quality assurance is paramount, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Packaging and preservation must follow MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129, with palletization adhering to DLA procurement requirements. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS 332991 and includes a price evaluation preference for SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. Administrative processing, including invoicing and receiving reports, must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Technical specifications are governed by TDP Rev B Gen 2 and ASTM F2246-06.