Purchase Order SPE4A623PC900

This federal contract award is for the supply of annular ball bearings (NSN 8509694245) to the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract, valued at $7,450.00, was awarded to Ll1Way, LLC, a small, minority-owned, woman-owned, economically disadvantaged, and Hispanic American-owned business based in San Antonio, Texas. Ll1Way is the prime contractor and manufacturer of the bearings, which are essential components for maintaining and repairing military equipment across various platforms, including aircraft, ground vehicles, ships, and weapons systems.

The contract was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, a major procurement arm of the Department of Defense, through a firm fixed-price purchase order. The contract does not have a set-aside designation but leverages Ll1Way's small business and socioeconomic certifications to support the participation of diverse suppliers in the federal procurement process. The award date is February 14, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of April 7, 2025, indicating a multi-year performance period. Ll1Way has established Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with DLA Aviation and the U.S. Army Contracting Command, which provide streamlined procurement mechanisms for federal agencies to order bearing components as needed to support military readiness and maintenance activities.