BUSHING, SLEEVE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-26NV, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is a request for the procurement of 263 units of sleeve bushings (NSN 3120-00-242-8431). This item is designated as a critical application item and may require special tooling or casting and forging for manufacture. The procurement is governed by NAICS code 332991, with delivery required FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Warner Robins by a need ship date of November 15, 2026, and a final required delivery date of January 16, 2027. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical drawings 98897 4F02057, 98897 STP51-400V01, and 98897 DS5025. Quality requirements include compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E, requiring each sleeve to be wrapped in neutral paper, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129. The solicitation includes significant regulatory requirements, including ITAR and EAR export controls, the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Payment and invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Evaluation for award may include a price preference for certified HUBZone small businesses, and the government explicitly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing for these items. Quotations were due by September 11, 2026, and the buy is identified as a potential candidate for automated award.