Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A619D5947

New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc., Astro Division, a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer of precision bearing products, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation with a ceiling value of $250,000. This IDC, along with seven other active IDCs the company holds with the DLA Aviation and DLA Land & Maritime, demonstrate Astro Division's significant role in the defense supply chain. Under this IDC and associated delivery orders, Astro Division provides a wide range of critical bearing components, including plain rod bearings, to support the maintenance and operational readiness of military aircraft, vehicles, vessels, and weapon systems across the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force. The delivery orders, ranging from $25,440.48 to $50,719.50, are awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with no set-aside designations, reflecting Astro Division's competitive position in the open market. These contracts enable the DLA to quickly procure essential bearing parts to support various defense programs and platforms.

The DLA Aviation, which manages the global supply chain for the U.S. Department of Defense, awarded these delivery orders to Astro Division to fulfill its mission of providing logistics support for spare parts to the U.S. military and allied forces worldwide. The place of performance for these contracts is primarily in Laconia, New Hampshire, where Astro Division's manufacturing facilities are located. The period of performance for the delivery orders spans from 2019 to 2025, ensuring a reliable supply of critical bearing components to maintain the operational readiness of military equipment.