BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the sole source acquisition of BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR (NSN/PN: 3110-01-448-6155). This justification restricts the acquisition to SKF USA INC, identified as the only known source capable of providing the required supplies.
Purpose & Justification
This document details the rationale for procuring the specified bearings on a sole source basis, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority. A Sources Sought notice was posted on January 14, 2026, which resulted in only one response from SKF (38443), confirming their unique capability. The JOFOC is approved by the Contracting Officer and reflects efforts to improve DoD competition through market research.
Scope of Requirement
The primary item being procured is a BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR. The estimated annual quantity for this requirement is EAD/MAX 302 units.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Estimated Value: Not exceeding $900,000 (covered by approval level)
- Options: The contract includes options for increased quantity and/or extended term.
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: None (This is a sole source justification, not a competitive solicitation).
- Eligibility: Restricted to SKF USA INC.
Key Dates
- Sources Sought Posted: January 14, 2026
- Acquisition Synopsized (Estimated): On or about January 21, 2026
- JOFOC Published: May 1, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Herbert Davis
- Email: Herbert.Davis@dla.mil
- Phone: 445-737-7071