BEARING, WASHER, THRUST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626PT337 to ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC. (CAGE 61125) for the procurement of 20 units of a thrust washer bearing (NSN 3120014858091) at a total contract value of $7,528.00, with an award date of July 16, 2026. The contract is a simplified acquisition under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-71D6, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, and requires delivery FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Depot at Bremerton, WA, with the need ship date of November 15, 2026, and original delivery deadline of January 13, 2027. The item must be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E using packaging code U and intermediate container E5, with no preservation material applied and cold/air drying (PRES MTHD:41) as the method. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and hazard communication standards per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and mercury is strictly prohibited in packaging. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under FAR 52.246-2, with the contractor responsible for ensuring the item meets DLA Master List requirements and adheres to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 quality systems. Contractual obligations extend to cybersecurity compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents, with a formal assessment of controls required under DFARS 252.240-7997. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with all invoices linked to the DoD Activity Address Code system, and ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted 45 days in advance. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, equitable treatment of small business subcontractors, and prohibitions on hazardous materials