BUSHING, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting 487 nonmetallic bushings under NSN 5365-01-660-9970 through solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-572F, with responses due by July 22, 2026. The contract requires strict adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other standards including ASTM D3951, and mandates compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems for both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Inspection and acceptance must occur at the manufacturer’s origin, using sampling methods defined by MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or an equivalent zero-based plan with zero non-conformances required for acceptance. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA packaging requirements, with hazardous materials labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, restricting technical data disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization, and access is limited to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DLA export control training, and official DLA approval. Delivery is required FOB origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility, Pennsylvania, with a 175-day lead time targeting a January 14, 2027 delivery date. The solicitation permits automated award if no first article test is required and incorporates a HUBZone price evaluation preference, but prohibits additive manufacturing for parts. Contractors must comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a $150,000 threshold, and must maintain current SAM registration. Contract clauses include requirements for whistleblower protections, cyber incident information handling, safeguarding of covered contractor information systems under a February 2026 deviation, changes under fixed price terms, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements. Payment and invoicing must follow WAWF procedures with required receiving reports and invoices for fixed-price items, and all government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. The point of contact is Richard Ellery of DLA Aviation, ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div.