SPACER, BEARING

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-144G seeks the procurement of 26 units of a spacer bearing identified by NSN 2835-00-908-9322, with delivery required to Hill AFB, Utah, within 171 days after order issuance. The item must be packaged in strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-197M, including preservation methods tailored to the bearing’s type and size, with protective lubricants selected per specified tables and process controls. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with special code ZZ indicating unique requirements, and palletization must meet DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans; acceptable quality levels are strictly defined as AQL 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated. All manufacturer and non-manufacturer suppliers must comply with tailored higher-level quality requirements and configuration change management protocols, including formal engineering change proposal processes and variance requests. The contract includes extensive federal and defense regulatory compliance obligations, including adherence to 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.223-7001 for hazard communication and Safety Data Sheet submission per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and 252.247-7023 for sea transport controls requiring prior notification and U.S.-flag vessel preference. Contractors must affirm their size status and socioeconomic certifications, disclose UEI and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment, and comply with anti-human trafficking, employment verification, and whistleblower protections. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF, with payment administration details to be determined post-award. The solicitation is issued under simplified acquisition procedures with an LPTA or trade-off basis unspecified, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by May 22, 2026. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are incorporated from the DLA Master List, and failure to meet preservation, packaging, marking, or inspection standards may result in rejection or non-acceptance at destination.