Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing

NAICS Category 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing) encompasses the production of precision mechanical components critical to various industrial, military, and aerospace applications. These bearings are engineered mechanical devices designed to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads in machinery, vehicles, and equipment. Products include ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, thrust bearings, and associated housing and mounting components, typically manufactured to stringent technical specifications and military standards.

The federal contract awards demonstrate a robust procurement landscape for bearing components, predominantly through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. Awards range from $1,000 to approximately $250,000, with delivery timeframes typically spanning 60 to 536 days. Frequent awardees include R.A. Rodriguez, Inc. (a minority-owned small business), Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc., Mechatronics, Inc., and The Timken Corporation. Most contracts are unrestricted, though some utilize small business set-asides, including total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), and woman-owned small business designations. The primary place of performance is typically DLA distribution centers across multiple locations, including Cherry Point, San Joaquin, and Warner Robins.

Federal contract opportunities in this category are primarily solicited by DLA Aviation and focus on precise, technically specific bearing components. Opportunities typically request quantities ranging from 2 to 2,480 units, with delivery timelines of 78 to 796 days after order. Most solicitations are electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) processes with strict source and drawing requirements. Approved sources are often limited to specific manufacturer codes, and opportunities are distributed across set-aside categories, including total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and woman-owned small business. Delivery locations consistently include various DLA distribution centers nationwide, with a focus on supporting military logistics, aircraft maintenance, and equipment readiness.