The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to The Timken Corporation, a leading manufacturer of engineered bearings and power transmission products. Under this single-award IDC, DLA Aviation can issue firm fixed-price delivery orders for a variety of tapered roller bearings, bearing cones, cups, rollers, and other critical mechanical components over a multi-year period extending through 2026. The contract has a ceiling value of $250,000 and does not carry any set-aside designations, reflecting Timken's status as a large, experienced supplier to the defense industry.
The majority of the delivery orders issued to date under this IDC have been for the procurement of tapered roller bearing cups and cones, which are essential for the maintenance and readiness of military aircraft and ground vehicles. These specialized bearing products are manufactured at Timken's facilities in Honea Path, South Carolina and shipped directly to DLA Aviation to support their supply chain operations. The contract's broad coverage of National Stock Numbers allows DLA Aviation to efficiently source a wide range of Timken's bearing components as needed to fulfill the requirements of various defense programs and platforms.
Generated 10/17/24, 9:09 AM