Bearing, plain, self-AL

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation issued request for quotations SPE4A627T0225 to procure 10 each of plain self-aligning bearings (NSN 3120-00-079-9279, PSC 3120), with quotes due October 9, 2026. The solicitation carries no set-aside and uses Fast Auto Evaluation, with quotes submitted through DIBBS.

The attached RFQ file, per its GovTribe summary, limits acceptable sources to approved manufacturers: Roller Bearing Co of America (Heim Bearing Div), RBC Transport Dynamics Corp, New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc (Astro Div), Radial Bearing Corp, Sargent Controls & Aerospace (Kahr Bearing Div), Networks Electronic Corp (US Bearing Div), and U.S. Bearings. The same summary describes the requirement as a Foreign Military Sales order for France, with freight forwarding through Northrop Grumman Corp's Materiel Operation Service Center in Melbourne, Florida, and final destination at AIA de Cuers Pierrefeu in France.

Line 0001 is FOB Origin with inspection at origin, and delivery is required in five days from award. Domestic-content restrictions under the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment apply, with a reduced Berry threshold of $150,000. Quality requirements cite SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 inspection standards, MIL-STD-1916 sampling procedures, and MIL-DTL-197M preservation and packaging. The file summary states that a first article test requirement would preclude automated award. Invoicing and receiving reports are submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The notice was posted October 2, 2026.