PLUG,BEARING

The contract, identified by solicitation number SPRTA1-26-Q-0099, is a sealed bid procurement issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, for the purchase of a bearing plug with NSN 2840-00-337-4704 NZ. The NAICS code 336412 classifies this as an aerospace product and parts manufacturing acquisition, with a single line item estimated at 13 units and optional quantity ranges of 4–11 or 12–20 units, though no unit or total contract value is disclosed in the documentation. Delivery is mandated under F.O.B. Origin terms, with the place of performance to be specified by the contractor, and the primary delivery location tied to DLA Distribution Depot operations. The procurement follows a best-value trade-off approach, evaluating technical acceptability as a mandatory threshold, with equal weight given to cost/price and past performance for technically acceptable offerors, and award is open to higher-priced bids demonstrating superior past performance. The contract imposes stringent compliance requirements, particularly regarding item marking and identification. All items must conform to MIL-STD-130 for both human-readable and machine-readable labeling, with mandatory Item Unique Identification (IUID) using Data Matrix ECC 200 symbology for units costing $5,000 or more, containing the CAGE code, part number, and serial number as required by DFARS 252.211-7003. Quality assurance is governed by FAR 52.246-2 and 52.246-11, with inspections occurring at origin and acceptance aligned with the same location. Contractors must ensure counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance, report nonconforming items, and comply with cybersecurity mandates including representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment under 52.204-24 and 252.204-7016, requiring disclosure of UEI and CAGE codes if applicable. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment is processed based on government accounting identifiers including ACRN, PSR, FSR, and CIN. Offerors must represent their small business status if claiming socioeconomic preferences, certify compliance with tax and payment clauses, and submit proposals electronically by May 4, 2026, to Jayson Skalla at the specified