BUSHING, SLEEVE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-18RL, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 133 units of sleeve bushings (NSN 3120009435491, Part Number NAS73-6-010). This is a critical application item requiring compliance with Technical Data Package Rev C Gen 3 and Quality Assurance Plan 13873 QAP-B02. The delivery schedule is set for 170 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Key requirements include inspection and acceptance at the point of origin, the use of specific measuring and test equipment per RT001, and permanent bare item marking per RQ017. While Item Unique Identification is waived, the contractor must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 regarding the safeguarding of covered defense information. Additionally, the contractor is notified that casting or forging may be required for manufacture and that the government may not provide the necessary special tooling. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 25, 2026.