Purchase Order SPE4A626V6377

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. (doing business as Heim Bearings Company) for the procurement of plain rod bearings on January 9, 2026. The contract, valued at $6,545.00 with a completion date of February 23, 2027, represents a non-set-aside award to support critical defense logistics operations. Heim Bearings Company, headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a specialized manufacturer of aviation bearing components essential to maintaining the operational readiness of U.S. military aircraft and ground vehicles. The company maintains an extensive partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation through multiple indefinite delivery contract vehicles collectively valued at over $2 million.

This purchase order exemplifies DLA Aviation's procurement strategy for specialized bearing components, enabling rapid fulfillment of defense maintenance requirements through established supplier relationships. As a key supplier with demonstrated expertise in aviation-grade bearing products, Heim Bearings Company provides critical components that support fleet readiness across all Department of Defense service branches. The firm fixed-price structure ensures cost certainty for the government while supporting the company's ongoing role as a primary supplier of bearing assemblies and related components to the military supply chain.