Quality Assurance & Inspection Services

The contract requires third-party quality inspection services for bearings at their origin to ensure compliance with AS9003 and ISO 9001 standards, along with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.246-2, which governs contract quality assurance. The inspections must be conducted independently to verify that the bearings meet all specified technical, dimensional, and performance requirements prior to shipment, ensuring airworthiness and reliability for defense applications. The work is scoped for performance at the supplier’s facility, with the ultimate deliverable being certified documentation attesting to compliance with the referenced quality and regulatory frameworks. This subcontract is being procured by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with the place of performance listed as Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, indicating the location where the results will be coordinated or consumed. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 23, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Bidders must be prepared to demonstrate proven expertise in aerospace-grade bearing inspection and a robust quality management system aligned with the required standards, with the ability to deliver timely, auditable inspection reports that satisfy DOD contract oversight requirements.