Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A623D5A08

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a single-award indefinite delivery contract (IDC) to Roller Bearing Co of America Inc., doing business as Heim Bearings Company, for the procurement of various aviation bearing components. The IDC, valued up to $250,000, covers a broad spectrum of products including ball bearings, plain rod bearings, bearing sleeves, roller rod ends, and self-lubricating bearings, all identified by specific national stock numbers. Under this vehicle, DLA Aviation issues firm fixed-price delivery orders to Heim Bearings for the rapid delivery of these critical aviation spare parts to support the maintenance and operational readiness of U.S. military aircraft and ground vehicles across the Department of Defense. Heim Bearings, a for-profit manufacturer of bearing products headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, also serves as a prime contractor and subcontractor for major defense suppliers, providing specialized bearing technologies for various military programs. The contract does not utilize any set-aside provisions.

The task orders issued against the IDC demonstrate the range of bearing components Heim Bearings is contracted to supply, from ball bearings and rod ends to sleeve bearings. These delivery orders, valued from approximately $800 to over $17,000, enable DLA Aviation to efficiently restock its inventory of essential aviation spare parts as needed. The agency's original sources sought notice indicates it is seeking approved manufacturers for these particular bearing national stock numbers to support its broader aircraft and ground vehicle sustainment efforts across the Department of Defense.