This federal contract award, valued at $96,903.00, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Roller Bearing Co of America Inc., doing business as Heim Bearings Company, a for-profit manufacturer of bearing components headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The contract is a firm fixed-price purchase order for the delivery of aviation bearings, including ball bearings, plain rod bearings, bearing sleeves, roller rod ends, and self-lubricating bearings. These products, identified by specific national stock numbers, are used to replenish DLA Aviation's spare parts inventory in support of the maintenance and operational readiness of U.S. military aircraft and ground vehicle fleets across all branches of the military.
The contract does not utilize any set-aside provisions. Heim Bearings has received numerous similar awards from DLA Aviation, ranging from $800 to $2 million, and also serves as a subcontractor to major defense suppliers such as Oshkosh Defense, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce Corporation, providing bearings for various military programs. The company currently holds multiple active single-award indefinite delivery contracts (IDCs) with DLA Aviation, collectively valued at over $2 million, which enable the rapid procurement of critical aviation bearing components.