Bearing, Ball, Annula

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of ball bearings (NSN 3110-00-345-6018NZ) used in the 6th stage disk hub of high-speed compressors for aircraft engines. This is a critical safety item (CSI) that must be manufactured new, with surplus production strictly prohibited. The procurement is governed by a best value source selection process that evaluates technical acceptability, price, and past performance, with the government reserving the right to award no contract based on proposal quality and pricing considerations. Prospective contractors must be small businesses classified under NAICS code 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard not exceeding 1,500 employees. The proposal submission deadline is February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM, providing approximately five weeks from the December 30, 2025 posting date for interested parties to prepare and submit their bids.

The solicitation carries no set-aside designation beyond the small business requirement and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The government seeks to procure 88 units as the base requirement, with contract quantities potentially ranging between 22 and 132 units depending on operational needs. Performance delivery is scheduled for March 10, 2027, providing approximately 14 months from solicitation issuance for manufacturing and quality assurance activities. The final delivery location is the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. No specific budget ceiling or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice, indicating that pricing will be evaluated competitively among qualified bidders.