BEARING, ROLLER, SELF-ALINGING

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of seven self-aligning roller bearings, designated as a critical application item. The requirement specifies part numbers 22322E/C3 from SKF USA INC and 52W1172-3 from Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia, with a requested delivery timeline of 173 days. The procurement is subject to strict domestic sourcing restrictions under DFARS 252.225-7016, which mandates that the bearings be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, and that the cost of domestic components must exceed 50% of the total component cost. Contractors must provide a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials offered. Technical and quality compliance is rigorous, requiring manufacturers to maintain inspection systems that meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards. Sampling for inspection must adhere to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, with specific attribute verification levels assigned to critical, major, and minor characteristics. Packaging, preservation, and marking must strictly follow MIL-DTL-197M, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129, including specific requirements for protective lubricants and hazardous material labeling. The contract incorporates essential federal regulations, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, safeguarding of covered defense information, and requirements for combating trafficking in persons. All quotes must be submitted through the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS).