31--BEARING UNIT, BALL

The contract is for the procurement of 109 units of a ball bearing unit with NSN 0001S00000061, to be delivered within 345 days to San Diego, CA, under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-54Y3, with proposals due by May 21, 2026. The contract requires full compliance with stringent technical, quality, and cybersecurity standards, including adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, MIL-DTL-197M for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging methods. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at origin, with quality conformance governed by RQ006 and RQ009 clauses, mandating SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001-aligned quality systems. Cybersecurity obligations are robust, requiring CMMC Level 2 certification via a C3PAO, implementation of DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and NIST SP 800-171 assessment compliance reported to theSupplier Performance Risk System. The item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, restricting technical data access to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, who have completed mandatory training and DLA questionnaire approval. Packaging must meet RP001 DLA standards, and hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 with MSDS submissions required prior to award. The contract mandates use of WAWF for invoicing, prohibits use of covered telecommunications equipment, and requires unique entity identifier and CAGE code verification in SAM.gov. Pricing is not provided, and while the contract type is referenced under FAR 52.216-1 ALT I, it remains undetermined at the solicitation stage. The work is governed by multiple DFARS clauses addressing whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and compensation of former DoD officials, with all submissions processed exclusively through the DIBBS portal.