BEARING, ROLLER, TAPE

This contract specifies the procurement of three tapered roller bearings with part number AA59649-716 and NSN 3110-00-100-5499, subject to strict technical, quality, and sourcing requirements. The bearings must comply with CID A-A-59649C Revision C and QAP-13873 Revision B, with Class 2 tolerances permitted as an exception to standard specifications. All components—including rolling elements, retainers, inner races, and outer races—must be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with more than 50% of the total component cost originating from these regions. A contractor declaration confirming the domestic or foreign origin of materials is mandatory and must be provided upon request; failure to submit this may disqualify the offer. The requirement is classified as a critical application item and mandates adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-DTL-197M for preservation, including specific lubricant selection and process controls based on bearing type and closure. Packaging must also conform to DLA’s packaging requirements, with palletization and preservation procedures detailed in referenced tables and sections. Delivery is FOB origin with a 272-day delivery window, and inspection and acceptance occur at origin. No quantity variance is allowed—exactly three units must be delivered. Unit of issue is each, with a total price of $3.000 per unit. Preservation methods must be selected according to bearing type and closure per MIL-DTL-197M, with protective compounds and process controls dictated by technical tables. The contractor’s packaging facility must meet quality assurance verification criteria outlined in the standard. The solicitation is issued under SPE4A6-26-T-37S0, with no set-aside designation, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division through DLA. The point of contact is Cynthia Conner. If no qualified domestic or Canadian-sourced bearings are offered, the solicitation may be canceled or held pending a waiver request under DFARS 225.7009-4. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R-numbers are sourced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.