Purchase Order SPE4A625PAX40

New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc., operating as Astro Division, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on July 30, 2025, for the manufacture and delivery of plain, self-aligning bearings. The contract, valued at $1.81 million with an ultimate completion date of September 3, 2027, covers the production of bearing components with National Stock Number 3120-01-206-8699 and part number SB5303-103. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Laconia, New Hampshire. This award represents a non-set-aside competitive procurement, reflecting New Hampshire Ball Bearings' established position as a qualified supplier in the open defense market.

The award follows a sources-sought notice issued by DLA Aviation in March 2025 to identify capable manufacturers of this specific bearing component. New Hampshire Ball Bearings, a foreign-owned precision bearing manufacturer specializing in aerospace and defense applications, was among the identified potential suppliers. The company has established significant expertise as both a prime contractor and subcontractor to major defense primes including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Bell Textron, with particular experience supporting rotorcraft programs such as the V-22 Osprey. This purchase order aligns with DLA Aviation's broader mission to procure critical spare parts and components that maintain the operational readiness of military aircraft, vehicles, and systems across the U.S. Armed Forces.