Bearing, Ball, Annula
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- Solicitation number
- SPRTA1-25-R-0441
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3110 Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Ball Annular Bearings (NSN 3110-01-388-9826NZ), load-carrying bearings manufactured from M50 steel for use in F100 aircraft engines. This firm fixed price contract is open to all responsible sources, though the government has indicated it may negotiate with a limited number of qualified sources under FAR 6.302 authority. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on contractor capability to meet the Critical Safety Item (CSI) requirements applicable to this component, as well as the ability to deliver quality products within the specified timeline. Contractors must submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by November 14, 2025, with the government considering all submissions received within 45 days of the synopsis publication date. The RFP number is SPRTA1-25-R-0441, and the contracting office is located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to competition among all qualified sources. The government has identified four qualified sources: RTX Corporation, Timken Co, Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc, and SKF USA Inc, with the latter three having recent or historical involvement in bearing supply. The contract calls for a minimum quantity of 25 units with a maximum of 149 units, with the initial requirement of 99 bearing units (each measuring 12.3 feet long by 12.3 inches wide by 2 inches high and weighing 6.3 pounds) to be delivered to destination SW3211 on or before March 10, 2027. Historical procurement data indicates the government previously purchased 8 units per a related contract on April 16, 2025, establishing a baseline for ongoing demand. The estimated issue date is October 29, 2025, with responses due by November 14, 2025.
Notice text
Synopsis
FD2030-25-01429
1. Estimated issue date 29 Oct 2025 and estimated closing/response date 14 Nov 2025.
2. RFP #: SPRTA1-25-R-0441
3. Contracting Office Address: 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145
4. PR#: FD2030-25-01429
5. Nomenclature/Noun: Bearing, Ball, Annula
6. NSN: 3110-01-388-9826NZ
7. PN: 4081024 (Alternate: 4081023, 4081019, 4081020)
8. Application (Aircraft): F100
9. AMC: 1B
10. History: Previously purchased 8 EA per contract SPE4A121G0001SPRTA125F0104 on 16 Apr 2025
11. Description: Load carrying bearing
12. Dimensions: 12.3000 ft. long X 12.3000 in. wide X 2.0000 in. high, weighing 6.3000 lbs.
13. Material: M50 Steel
14. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. The items’ estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows:
Quantity:
LINE ITEM 0001: Bearing, Ball, Annula
a) Destination: SW3211
b) Delivery: All units ON OR BEFORE 10 Mar 2027
c) Quantity: 99 each (Minimum QTY 25 each, Maximum QTY 149 each)
15. Qualified Sources:
1. RTX Corporation (Cage: 77445)
2. Timken Co (Cage: 21335)
3. Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc (Cage: 36069)
4. SKF USA Inc (Cage: 38443)
16. Set-aside: No Set-aside
17. Critical Safety Item (CSI) applicability: CSI criteria does APPLY to this item.
18. Mandatory Language:
In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The proposed contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. This is a full and open requirement. All proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at sam.gov. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offers or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to contact the Ombudsman at (385) 591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
19. Item Unique Identification (IUID): Yes
20. Export Control does NOT apply.
21. Anticipated Award date: estimated 45 calendar days after solicitation closing date
22. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from www.sam.gov. No telephone requests. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Jayson Skalla at jayson.skalla@us.af.mil.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing, Ball, Annula | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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