BEARING, STAVE SHAPED

The contract specifies the procurement of 24 class 3, size 9, 1/16 inch oversize, 30 inch long bearing staves designed for use in the aft stern tube assembly of naval vessels, conforming to MIL-DTL-17901C and MIL-DTL-2845E standards. Each stave is a bonded synthetic rubber, water-lubricated component that must meet stringent materials and performance requirements, including a prohibition on ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific exempted applications such as batteries, instruments, or naval-specified reagents. The staves are classified as a Type I item with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months and require strict adherence to preservation, packaging, and marking protocols outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R. Each stave must be individually wrapped in opaque or kraft paper to shield from sunlight, placed in a weather-resistant single-wall fiberboard container with glued seams, and overpacked in a certified wooden box for overseas shipment, with no metal fasteners, strapping, or direct labeling allowed on the bare item. Bulk packaging is prohibited to prevent permanent deformation. The contract mandates full and open competition with zero tolerance for quantity variance and requires inspection and acceptance at origin. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ SPE7M0-26-Q-1150, with acceptance criteria of zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. Packaging must prevent direct contact between staves in sets and avoid excessive cushioning to minimize tare weight. All units must be marked with “DO NOT BEND” and include shelf-life coding in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The items are destined for the Egyptian Navy’s Armament Department in Alexandria, Egypt, with delivery due within 30 days of award, and all documentation must comply with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements applicable as of the solicitation issue date. The contracting office is the Department of Defense under Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys, with Kathleen Hipes listed as the primary point of contact.