BEARING, WASHER, THRU

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-58T2 seeks the procurement of 104 units of a thrust washer bearing with NSN 3120013607544 and part numbers 29503225 for Allison Transmission Inc and 5HA115 for Oshkosh Defense LLC, designated as a critical application item requiring permanent bare item marking per QAP 13873 QAP-B02. Delivery is required within 168 days after award to the Central Receiving Warehouse in Barstow, California, under FOB origin terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point. The item is subject to stringent military packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with palletization governed by DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Although unit and total pricing are not filled in, the solicitation specifies a quantity of 104 units with zero variance allowed. Item Unique Identification via IUID is explicitly waived under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i), a notable exception to DoD norms. The contract incorporates numerous DFARS and FAR clauses mandating compliance with cybersecurity controls under NIST SP 800-171, hazard communication standards, trafficking in persons prohibitions, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product preferences. Transportation is governed by U.S.-flag vessel requirements, and all hazardous material labeling must align with OSHA and DFARS guidelines. The solicitation allows for automated award under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, prioritizing price and socioeconomic status including HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB preferences, though no formal evaluation weights are stated. Submission must occur electronically via DIBBS by May 26, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted. The contract does not require IUID marking but enforces strict physical identification, preservation, and packaging protocols for this mission-critical component used in defense systems.