UNRESTRICTED; Bearing, Sleeve; NSN 3120-01-083-3265, PN SB5203-202, PR 7005751945

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 5,500 units of sleeve bearings under NSN 3120-01-083-3265, part number SB5203-202, through a commercial-off-the-shelf purchase request. The approved source for this bearing is Sargent Aerospace & Defense (CAGE 97613), though other manufacturers may submit proposals if they provide a complete source approval package. The procurement will result in a firm-fixed price contract with FOB destination terms, inspection and acceptance at origin, and delivery required within 341 days after receipt of order to New Cumberland, PA. The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation was issued on September 29, 2025, with proposals due by October 14, 2025, and interested parties can access the full solicitation through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System or by contacting the buyer directly.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designations, making it open to all responsible sources regardless of size or socioeconomic status. Sargent Aerospace & Defense serves as the current approved source for this sleeve bearing component, though the solicitation does not specify any incumbent contractor relationships. While no specific contract value is provided in the notice, the requirement involves a substantial quantity of 5,500 bearing units to be manufactured and delivered. The delivery timeline extends 341 days from contract award, with performance ultimately supporting operations at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania facility. The procurement falls under the Supplier Performance Risk System requirements and is classified as a non-critical safety item under the ball and roller bearing manufacturing NAICS category.