CONE AND ROLLERS, TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of eight tapered roller bearing cones and rollers, identified by NSN 3110-01-127-3831. The requirement is classified as a commercial item and a critical application item, with specific part numbers provided for NTN Bearing Corporation of America and The Timken Corporation. The procurement is subject to strict domestic sourcing restrictions under DFARS 252.225-7016, requiring that the bearings be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, and that the cost of domestic components exceeds 50% of the total component cost. Contractors must provide a formal declaration regarding the domestic or foreign nature of the materials offered to be considered for award. Technical and quality compliance is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with manufacturers required to maintain an inspection system meeting SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards. Packaging, preservation, and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129, including specific requirements for protective lubricants and precautionary markings. Delivery is scheduled for approximately 169 days after award, with an estimated need ship date in March 2027, under FOB Origin terms with destination inspection and acceptance. The contract also incorporates essential federal clauses regarding cybersecurity, the safeguarding of covered defense information, and the combating of human trafficking.