Purchase Order SPE4A626PB889

Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corp, a foreign-owned precision bearing manufacturer headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on January 13, 2026, with a ceiling value of $91,875 for the procurement of annular ball bearings. The contract has an ultimate completion date of January 12, 2027, and will be performed at the awardee's facility in Danbury, Connecticut. This award was not designated as a set-aside contract and represents a continuation of Schaeffler's established role as a key supplier of specialized bearing components to the Department of Defense. The bearing components procured under this order support critical military applications across fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, engines, ground vehicles, and naval vessels operated by various service branches.

Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corp maintains a substantial federal contracting relationship with DLA Aviation, currently holding five Indefinite Delivery Contracts collectively valued at approximately $1.7 million through performance periods extending to 2028-2030. The company's technical expertise in manufacturing precision ball bearings and annular bearings identified by specific National Stock Numbers has established it as a reliable supplier for military platform maintenance and sustainment operations. As both a prime contractor and subcontractor with partnerships including Honeywell International, GE Aviation Systems, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, and Rolls-Royce Marine North America, Schaeffler demonstrates capability across various contract scales and bearing technology requirements essential to Department of Defense operations.