This is a firm fixed-price Purchase Order awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Lord Corporation, a subsidiary of Parker-Hannifin Corporation, for the production of a plain bearing, rod end (NSN 8509962230). The contract has a ceiling value of $612,987.66 and a period of performance ending on October 24, 2024.
The original solicitation was a sources sought notice issued by DLA Aviation, seeking information on potential manufacturers capable of producing the specified plain bearing. The notice indicated that Lord Corporation's facilities in South Carolina and Michigan were the incumbent suppliers for this item. This contract award does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting Lord Corporation's competitive position as a manufacturer of specialized aerospace components for the U.S. federal government. Lord Corporation frequently acts as a prime and subcontractor for major defense programs, providing critical aircraft parts and services to agencies such as the Naval Supply Systems Command and Army Aviation and Missile Command.