Bushings, Rings, Shims, And Spacers

Code 5365
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Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Hardware & Tools
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PSC Category 5365 encompasses bushings, rings, shims, and spacers, which are critical mechanical components used across various military, aerospace, naval, and industrial applications. These precision-engineered parts serve essential functions in equipment alignment, spacing, sealing, and load distribution. The components are typically manufactured from metals, alloys, and specialized materials to meet stringent military and aerospace specifications.

Federal Contract Awards under this PSC category predominantly involve the United States Coast Guard, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Naval Supply Systems Command, with contract values ranging from a few hundred to over $60,000. Frequently awarded entities include Airbus Helicopters, Boeing Distribution Services, Rolls-Royce Corporation, and various small businesses specializing in precision manufacturing. Most awards are firm-fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with performance periods typically spanning several months to a year. Set-asides are mixed, with some contracts reserved for small businesses and others open to all vendors. Common places of performance include naval shipyards, military logistics centers, and manufacturing facilities across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 5365 focus on procuring specialized mechanical components for aircraft, naval vessels, and military equipment. Solicitations include requests for muzzle hatch retaining rings, spacer rings, machine thread plugs, and various aerospace hardware. Agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Naval Supply Systems Command, and U.S. Coast Guard are seeking these components through competitive and sole-source procurements. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with performance locations primarily in maritime and aviation maintenance facilities in states like Maine, Washington, and Hawaii. Typical evaluation criteria include technical acceptability, price, delivery speed, and past performance.

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