This federal contract award, with ID SPE4A617P8921, was made by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to SKF USA Inc., a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and related aerospace components. The contract, valued at $342,778.39, is for the delivery of cylindrical roller bearings to support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of various U.S. military aircraft and equipment.
SKF USA Inc., doing business as SKF Aeroengine North America, has an extensive history of providing critical spare parts and components to the U.S. Department of Defense and major defense contractors through both prime contracts and subcontracts. This contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting SKF's position as a large, established supplier in the aerospace industry. In addition to this specific purchase order, SKF USA Inc. holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts with the DLA Aviation and the Air Force Sustainment Center, enabling the government to order a variety of bearing products on an as-needed basis to support global logistics and maintain inventory levels for U.S. armed forces and allied militaries.