BEARING, SLEEVE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 42 units of sleeve bearings, identified by NSN 3120-01-238-1898, with delivery required within 158 days from the award date. The bearings are classified as commercial items but must include components that meet Qualified Products List (QPL) and Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) standards, ensuring adherence to strict quality and manufacturing criteria. The contract incorporates various technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, including packaging and preservation standards according to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, which outline procedures for preservation methods, protective lubricants, and quality assurance measures. Marking and identification must comply with MIL-STD-129, and the bearings are designated as critical application items following non-government standards such as SAE AS81934. Inspection and acceptance of the items will occur at the origin, with no quantity variance allowed. Although the item does not require item unique identification by customer request, the contractor must still comply with various high-level quality requirements, including ISO 9001:2015 standards and the use of proper measuring and test equipment. Packaging must meet DLA procurement requirements with specified cushioning and wrapping materials, and facilities must adhere to quality assurance verification as detailed in MIL-DTL-197M. The contract is managed by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with the place of performance listed as San Diego, and contact information provided for primary coordination.