BEARING, SLEEVE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 29 units of a bearing, sleeve, identified by NSN 3120-01-286-9203, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-08MW issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required by January 17, 2027, with an allowable delivery window of 171 days from award, and all items must be shipped FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and shipment identification, with specific preservation methods such as cleaning and drying (Method 33) and use of general purpose cushioning material. Hazardous materials, if applicable, must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and require prior approval of warning labels. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at origin by Government personnel under quality requirements RQ006 and RQ009, with manufacturers expected to maintain inspection systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 as tailored. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible online, and export-controlled technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR, restricting access to contractors approved through the US/Canada Joint Certification Program and who have completed mandatory DLA training. Item Unique Identification is not required per the Service customer’s request, and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and payment will be processed via the designated DoDAACs upon award. The solicitation includes mandatory clause compliance such as combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity safeguards under DFARS 252.204-7012, and prohibitions on hazardous substances like hexavalent chromium. The contract type remains undetermined pending the Contracting Officer’s insertion, and no contract value is provided as unit pricing is not specified. Offerors must complete all representations regarding size status and socioeconomic categories, and must possess a valid UEI and CAGE code. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal by July 29, 2026.