This federal contract award is a delivery order (SPE4A614D6872|0004) valued at $81,631.00, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to MPB Corporation, a subsidiary of The Timken Company. The award is for the supply of ball bearings (National Stock Number 8502423688) used in various military aircraft platforms and ground vehicles.
MPB Corporation is an established defense contractor that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of bearings and mechanical power transmission products for the U.S. government, particularly the Department of Defense. The company holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with DLA Aviation, with ceiling values ranging from approximately $250,000 to over $2.6 million, which allow the agency to efficiently procure standard and specialty bearing components over multi-year periods. This specific delivery order does not utilize any set-aside provisions, reflecting MPB's status as a prime supplier in the defense industry. The Timken Company, MPB's parent organization, also has an extensive history of providing bearings and related components as a prime contractor and subcontractor for various defense agencies and programs.