Bearing, washer thrust

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 40 Bearing Washer Thrust components, specifically steel outer layer washers with PTFE-PB-CU inner layers used in naval operations. This urgent procurement requires contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards unless items qualify as Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), in which case vendors must identify this status during bidding. All contractors must be certified through the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access the Distribution D drawing required for this solicitation. Evaluation will be based on firm fixed pricing and contractor compliance with mandatory submission requirements, including completed and signed solicitation documents submitted via email with all applicable boxes in clause 52.204-24 checked. The final response deadline is December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, following two previous deadline extensions, and late bids will not be considered for award.

This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns with a contingent classification for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Blusa Defense Manufacturing is identified as the suggested source vendor based on previous fulfillment capabilities. The requirement consists of 40 units with a 150-day delivery period from award date, with Free on Board (FOB) Destination delivery to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. The urgency stems from a critical material shortage identified approximately one year ago that is needed to support scheduled ship maintenance, with failure to obtain the material preventing the vessel from returning to service. Contractors must provide the manufacturer's name, country of origin, and lead time information as part of their bid submission.