Purchase Order SPE7L126V1511

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $13,810 firm fixed-price purchase order to Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. (doing business as Heim Bearings Company) for the procurement of rod end threaded bearing components. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2026, will be performed at the contractor's facility in Fairfield, Connecticut. No set-aside provisions were utilized for this award. Heim Bearings Company, a for-profit manufacturer headquartered in Connecticut, specializes in producing critical aviation bearing products and serves as a key supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, providing essential components that support the maintenance and operational readiness of military aircraft and ground vehicles across all Department of Defense service branches.

This purchase order represents a continuation of Heim Bearings Company's ongoing relationship with DLA Aviation, which includes multiple active indefinite delivery contracts collectively valued at over $2 million with ceiling values typically around $250,000 extending through 2027-2029. The company has an extensive history of providing specialized bearing components through firm fixed-price delivery orders and maintains subcontract relationships with major defense suppliers including Oshkosh Defense, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce Corporation. The award demonstrates the contractor's established capability and reliability in supplying critical bearing components that sustain the operational effectiveness of military platforms.