BUSHING, SLEEVE

The contract pertains to the procurement of a sleeve bushing, part number 1168834-5, with NSN 3120011637094, for a quantity of 48 units to be delivered FOB origin within 171 days after order placement, with an original required delivery date of September 29, 2027, and a need ship date of November 10, 2026. The item is classified as a critical application item and source control item, with approved sources limited to New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc. (CAGE 15860) and Kamatics Corp. (CAGE 50632), and must strictly conform to drawing number 1168834 Revision B dated March 9, 1995, and Quality Assurance Procedure QAP 13873 QAP-B02 Revision B dated December 11, 2013. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility, with all packaging required to meet MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking to comply with MIL-STD-129, including neutral paper wrapping for each sleeve to prevent damage. Government identification markings must be removed from any non-accepted items, and unique item identification is waived per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with tailored quality standards applying to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and measuring and test equipment must be in accordance with referenced drawings. The item is subject to DLA packaging requirements, and covered defense information provisions apply. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-56U1, with responses due via DIBBS by May 28, 2026. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and invoicing follows standardized procedures for government systems. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, safeguarding information systems, subcontracting, inspection, default, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements. It further prohibits the acquisition of defense items from Chinese military companies, restricts the use of hexavalent chromium, and mandates adherence to export control regulations