BEARING, SLEEVE

The contract calls for the procurement of one unit of a bearing sleeve, identified by NSN 3120-01-523-0852 and part number 41728, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The delivery is required within 148 days from the award date, with a need-by date of September 13, 2026, and an original required delivery date of February 16, 2027. The contract specifies that the item must comply with a series of technical, quality, and packaging requirements detailed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specialized quality assurance provisions and packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except for specified exceptions, and the contract also outlines compliance with non-destructive testing for certain parts and restricted identification protocols for government markings. The procurement process is managed by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-17H2, with NAICS code 332991, related to metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing. The contract emphasizes that special tooling may be required for casting or forging operations, with a possibility that the government does not possess this tooling, in which case support can be requested through designated assistance channels. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and packaging must meet DLA packaging requirements tailored for procurement. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Brea White, reachable via email and phone. The contract price is set on a per-unit basis with no variance allowed in quantity.