SPE4A6-26-R-X071, NSN 3110-01-391-8168, cone & rollers, tapered roller bearing

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought notice for NSN 3110-01-391-8168, cone and rollers for tapered roller bearings, which are classified as miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components. This pre-solicitation notice aims to identify viable sources in accordance with DFARS regulations 225.7009 and 225-7016 for these ball and roller bearing manufacturing components. The government does not possess the technical data for these items but can provide current procurement item description information as needed. Respondents must provide manufacturer location information including city, state, or country, along with points of contact, and should direct all responses to Priscilla Lee at Priscilla.Lee@dla.mil. The response deadline is October 15, 2025, giving potential sources six days from the October 9, 2025 posting date to submit their information.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified sources. No incumbent contractors or current suppliers are identified in the notice, as this appears to be an initial market research effort to establish a supplier base for this specific NSN. The government has not disclosed any award values, budget ranges, or quantities required for this bearing component. The notice explicitly states this is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal, with no funds available to compensate respondents for preparation of their submissions. All responses are considered voluntary information gathering, and the government maintains no obligation to award a contract based on the responses received through this sources sought process.