BEARING, ROLLER, THRUST

This contract pertains to the procurement of thrust roller bearings, specifically requiring the bearings to be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada. A key stipulation is that over 50% of the cost of the bearing components—including rolling elements, retainers, and races—must originate from these regions. The contract includes strict compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.225-7016, which restricts the acquisition of ball and roller bearings to those meeting these domestic sourcing requirements. Contractors are required to submit a declaration regarding the domestic or foreign origin of the materials offered. If no offered bearings meet the sourcing criteria, the solicitation may be canceled or held pending a waiver approval. Additionally, the contract outlines technical, quality, and packaging requirements, referencing applicable military standards such as MIL-DTL-197M for preservation, packaging, and marking, as well as MIL-STD-129 for identification marking. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds must not be used in the hardware supplied under this contract, except in limited, specified exceptions. The contract calls for two units of the specified bearing (NSN 3110-01-602-1844), with a delivery time of 163 days, FOB origin, and inspection and acceptance at the destination point. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with performance located in San Diego, and the point of contact is provided for offerors.