Purchase Order SPE4A724V1719

RBC Aircraft Products, Inc., a precision bearing manufacturer based in Torrington, Connecticut, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $91,374.80 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on February 26, 2024. The contract calls for the supply of 418 ball bearings for airframe applications (National Stock Number 3110014653300) to support military aircraft maintenance and readiness operations. As a source-controlled item, these bearings must meet specific technical drawing specifications and can only be supplied by approved sources listed in the technical data package. Delivery is required within 89 days of award, with performance taking place at the DLA Distribution Jacksonville facility. No set-aside designation was used for this procurement, allowing RBC Aircraft Products to compete openly in the federal marketplace.

This purchase order represents a continuation of RBC Aircraft Products' established role as a critical supplier to DLA Aviation, extending through the ultimate completion date of April 26, 2025. The company holds multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation with ceiling values ranging up to $1.27 million, covering various bearing types for airframe applications. RBC Aircraft Products' expertise in manufacturing precision aerospace bearings and its existing qualification as an approved source for this specific requirement positioned it as the selected contractor for this procurement. The award supports the broader Defense Logistics Agency mission of maintaining the readiness and operational capability of the U.S. military's aircraft fleet through reliable supply chain management of critical aviation components.