BUSHING, TAPERED

This contract solicitation, numbered SPE4A6-26-R-XB48, seeks qualified small businesses to supply tapered bushings identified by NSN 5365-00-117-5674 under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 332721. The requirement is for worldwide support to serve as a consistent source of supply for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots, with deliveries required to multiple destinations as specified in the schedule. The contract has a five-year period of performance, with an estimated minimum annual order of 61 units and a maximum of 246 units per year across all five base years. A first article testing clause requires the submission of two test units within 180 days, followed by final production delivery within 343 days after successful testing, with government evaluation occurring at source and acceptance at destination under FOB terms. Pricing for the production CLIN and the first article testing CLIN must be determined fair and reasonable for award eligibility, with selection based on a best value determination that prioritizes past performance as evaluated through SPRS, followed by price and other factors including cost of government testing and delivery. The contractor must comply with extensive technical, quality, and cybersecurity requirements. Manufacturing may involve casting or forging and may require the contractor to provide special tooling not held by the government. All items must meet traceability standards as defined in C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation, with packaging, marking, and palletization strictly following ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and DLA’s RP001, with the DLA Master List taking precedence. The contractor must maintain an inspection system consistent with FAR 52.246-2 or 52.246-3 and support government witnessing of sampling if risk is identified. Warranty coverage extends one year from the last delivery and includes conformity of preservation, packaging, marking, and shipment method. Cybersecurity compliance mandates CMMC Level 2 certification, with ongoing reporting through SPRS, flow-down obligations to subcontractors, and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 and other cybersecurity clauses. The contractor must use WAWF for invoicing and receiving reports, be registered in SAM, and comply with all applicable representations and certifications submitted electronically through SAM. Hazardous materials handling must