SPE4A6-26-R-X237, NSN 3110-00-434-4653, bearing, ball, rod end

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a pre-solicitation notice to identify viable sources for ball and roller bearings, specifically NSN 3110-00-434-4653 (Bearing, Ball, Rod End), in accordance with DFARS regulations 225.7009 and 225-7016. This sources sought notice is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or solicitation. Interested vendors are requested to provide the manufacturer's location (city and state or country) and points of contact for the specified bearing component. The Government has emphasized that it does not own or have the authority to disseminate the associated technical data, though procurement item description information is available upon request. The deadline for submitting responses is November 26, 2025, and all inquiries or responses should be directed to Priscilla Lee at Priscilla.Lee@dla.mil or by phone at 445-737-4490. This notice is classified under NAICS 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing) and PSC 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).

This pre-solicitation notice includes no specific set-aside designations for small businesses or other protected categories. No award values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements are specified in this notice, as the primary objective is to establish a qualified supplier base prior to formal solicitation. No incumbent contractor or current supplier information has been provided. The Government has explicitly stated that no funds are available to pay for response preparation and that all information submitted is strictly voluntary. Respondents should be aware that configuration control and source control item documentation requirements will apply to any subsequent procurement action. This notice represents an early market research opportunity for suppliers to express capability and interest in this component category.