Purchase Order SPE4A626P5620

Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc., operating as Heim Bearings Company, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $133,727.88 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the procurement of plain rod end bearings. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, was awarded on November 13, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2026. Performance will be conducted at the contractor's facility in Fairfield, Connecticut. Heim Bearings Company is a specialized manufacturer of critical aviation bearing components and serves as a key supplier to the Department of Defense, providing essential bearing products that support the maintenance and operational readiness of military aircraft and ground vehicles across all service branches.

This award represents a delivery order under one of Heim Bearings Company's existing single-award indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation. The company maintains multiple active IDCs with the agency, collectively valued at over $2 million with ceiling values typically around $250,000 and performance periods extending through 2027–2029. These contract vehicles enable DLA Aviation to rapidly procure critical aviation bearing components through firm fixed-price delivery orders. In addition to direct awards, Heim Bearings Company serves as a subcontractor to major defense suppliers including Oshkosh Defense, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce Corporation, and has also received Small Business Technology Transfer awards for research and development of specialized bearing technologies.