Purchase Order SPE4A625PZ776

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation branch awarded a $3,449.67 firm fixed-price purchase order to Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. (doing business as Heim Bearings Company) on August 26, 2025, for the procurement of plain spherical bearings. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of October 13, 2026, will be performed at the company's facility in Fairfield, Connecticut. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. Heim Bearings Company, a for-profit manufacturer specializing in critical aviation bearing components, serves as a key supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and provides essential components supporting the maintenance and operational readiness of U.S. military aircraft and ground vehicles across all service branches.

This purchase order represents a typical task order activity under Roller Bearing Company of America's existing indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation, which collectively exceed $2 million in value. The company maintains an extensive history of providing specialized bearing products through both prime and subcontract federal awards, with contract values ranging from hundreds to over $100,000. In addition to its direct government contracts, Heim Bearings Company serves as a subcontractor to major defense suppliers including Oshkosh Defense, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce Corporation, and has received Small Business Technology Transfer program awards for research and development initiatives focused on advanced bearing technologies.