BEARING, WASHER, THRUST

This solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-17YZ, is for the procurement of 300 thrust washer bearings (NSN 3120-01-078-2416). The contract requires strict adherence to technical and quality standards, including compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and the implementation of a manufacturer quality system such as SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Key performance requirements include CMMC Level 2 certification for cybersecurity, physical identification/bare item marking, and specific packaging and preservation methods in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. While Item Unique Identification is not required, the contract mandates the safeguarding of covered defense information and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards. The delivery is scheduled for New Cumberland, PA, with an estimated need ship date of February 12, 2027, and an original required delivery date of March 8, 2027. The procurement is subject to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status and proper training to access technical data. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the origin. Offerors must provide electronic submissions through designated portals like DIBBS and must represent their socioeconomic status, such as Small Business or HUBZone, while complying with various federal regulations regarding hazardous materials, combating trafficking in persons, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment.