31--BEARING,SLEEVE

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-20TR, is for the procurement of 19 sleeve bearings under National Stock Number 3120-01-593-6391. The acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside through the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The required delivery timeline is set for 170 days, with a specific need date of February 14, 2027, and an original required delivery date of April 11, 2027. The contract includes strict technical, quality, and safety requirements. Suppliers must adhere to DLA packaging requirements and specific marking standards according to MIL-STD-129. A critical safety provision prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any hardware or supplies provided under this contract, with very limited functional exceptions. Additionally, the contract incorporates tailored higher-level quality requirements and mandates specific measuring and test equipment standards. All shipments must follow prescribed packaging data and palletization protocols to ensure compliance with government standards.