Purchase Order SPE4A625PM818

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, awarded a $77,407.36 firm fixed-price purchase order to Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. on April 21, 2025, for the procurement of cylindrical roller bearings (National Stock Number 3110013997538). The contract, which has no set-aside designation, calls for the delivery of 79 roller bearings with an ultimate completion date of June 21, 2027. Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc., a foreign-owned manufacturer headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, is a specialized supplier of high-precision bearing components for aerospace and defense applications, with an established track record of DLA Aviation contracts and key roles as a subcontractor to major defense primes including Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Bell Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric.

The bearing components procured under this contract are critical source-controlled items subject to strict manufacturing specifications outlined in military technical drawings. DLA Aviation's procurement supports the maintenance and operational readiness of military aircraft and ground vehicle fleets, leveraging Schaeffler's expertise in cylindrical roller bearing production. The vendor's three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation, collectively valued at approximately $741,590, further demonstrate the company's strategic importance within the defense supply chain and its capacity to fulfill specialized bearing requirements across multiple military platforms.