BEARING, ROLLER, NEEDLE

The contract, awarded to PRIDE ELECTRONICS INC (CAGE 7N929) on July 29, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-66S0 by the Defense Logistics Agency, pertains to the procurement of 11 units of a needle roller bearing (NSN 3110014466655) at a total price of $18,645.00. The item is subject to strict compliance with the Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List, requiring sourcing exclusively from qualified suppliers. Technical and quality standards are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by 'R' or 'I' numbers, alongside mandatory adherence to RP001 for packaging and RQ001 for tailored higher-level quality requirements. The bearing must be preserved, packaged, and marked per MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129, with special marking code ZZ, and palletization in accordance with RP001. Preservation methods, lubricants, and process controls are determined by bearing type, closure, and specific paragraphs within MIL-DTL-197M. Quality assurance certification must meet ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s origin under FAR 52.246-2. The contract mandates compliance with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material identification, sustainable products, safeguarding of information systems, and changes under fixed-price terms. Special requirements include adherence to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with disclosure obligations for any non-domestic materials, as well as DFARS 252.240-7997 requiring NIST SP 800-171 compliance for cybersecurity. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management, maintain accurate representations of small business status, and affirm no provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Payment and invoicing must occur through Wide Area WorkFlow, using web entry, EDI, or FTP, with submission of invoices and receiving reports aligned with fixed-price delivery terms. Delivery is required FOB destination within 456 days after contract award to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the contract includes clauses on whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, control of government personnel