RETAINER, BALL, BEARING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to SALEM MANUFACTURING & SALES INC (CAGE 57140) for the delivery of one retainer, ball bearing (NSN 3110016968678) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-03EX, with a total contract value of $2,235.00 and an award date of July 15, 2026. Performance is required to be completed within 20 days of award, with delivery due no later than June 29, 2026, to the WAREHOUSE OPS 5450 CARLISLE PK BLDG 209N in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense FAR Supplement clauses covering equal opportunity, anti-trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials handling, cybersecurity, subcontracting, inspection, payment, and export control. Key compliance standards include MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. The contractor must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all payment requests and receiving reports and adhere to electronic submission requirements. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the Government at the destination, using sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 with specified AQL thresholds for critical, major, and minor defects. The contract includes mandatory representations regarding small business status, unique entity identification, and compliance with prohibitions on procurement from Communist Chinese military companies and the use of hexavalent chromium. No option quantities or extended pricing details are provided, and the contract type is not explicitly designated. The primary point of contact for contracting matters is Karen Randolph, reachable via email and phone listed in the contract data.