Purchase Order SPE4A625P0AF2

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation procurement office awarded a $132,596.40 firm fixed-price purchase order to Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. (doing business as Heim Bearings Company) on August 28, 2025, for the supply of plain rod end bearings. The contract will be performed in Fairfield, Connecticut, with an ultimate completion date of October 13, 2026. No small business set-aside provision was utilized for this award. Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. is a for-profit bearing component manufacturer headquartered in Connecticut that specializes in producing critical aviation bearing products, including ball bearings, plain rod bearings, bearing sleeves, and self-lubricating bearings primarily for defense applications.

As a key supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Heim Bearings Company provides essential bearing components that support the maintenance and operational readiness of military aircraft and ground vehicle fleets across the Department of Defense service branches. The company maintains multiple active indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation, collectively valued at over $2 million, with individual contract ceilings typically around $250,000 and performance periods extending through 2027-2029. This purchase order represents a firm fixed-price delivery order for the rapid procurement of specialized aviation bearing components necessary to sustain military equipment operational capability.