CONE AND ROLLERS, TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

The contract under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-R-X660 is an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Commercial Items awarded to The Timken Corporation, CAGE 60038, for the supply of tapered roller bearings identified by NSN 3110-01-391-9050 and part number 9235611-47. The base period spans five years with an estimated annual demand of 1,419 units, and no options are included. This is a sole-source acquisition justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to proprietary tooling, insufficient technical data, and irreplaceable manufacturing controls, rendering alternative sources incapable of meeting military requirements. The item is classified as both a Critical Safety Item and an Export Control Item, requiring strict compliance with quality assurance, traceability, and export regulations. Inspection occurs at the supplier’s origin, while acceptance is formalized at destination under FOB Destination terms, with delivery required 161 days after order receipt. The contracting office is DLA Weapons Support-Richmond, VA, with Priscilla Lee serving as the Contracting Officer. Packaging, preservation, and labeling requirements are governed by the item’s critical status and commercial acquisition framework under FAR 12.201-1(a), though specific standards such as MIL-STD-129R or MIL-STD-2073 are not explicitly cited. No pricing details, CLIN structure, or evaluation factors are provided, as the procurement does not involve competition. The acquisition relies on pre-existing source control (AMSC B), legacy technical data restrictions (AMSC H), and the contractor’s unique capability, with no alternate suppliers qualified or available. The contract does not include subcontracting, socioeconomic, or security clearance requirements, and invoicing procedures, while not specified, follow standard commercial item practices under the Department of Defense’s procurement system.