BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING

SOL #: SPE4A626Q0692Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991)

PSC

Bearings, Plain, Unmounted (3120)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/03af84372d20490a96227be960100599/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 22, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 is soliciting for BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING (NSN: 3120-01-330-6397), identified as a Navy Critical Safety Item (CSI). This opportunity seeks 4,892 units of the spherical plain bearing, with Government First Article Testing required. The solicitation is expected to be issued on May 8, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for 4,892 EA of BEARING, PLAIN, SPHERICAL, NSN: 3120-01-330-6397, P/N: SB5064-103. Approved sources include Sikorsky Corp. (78286), Sargent Aerospace (97613), and RBC Heim Bearings (73134). The item is a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item (CSI) and requires Government First Article Testing. Terms are FOB Destination, with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. It is a stocked item with a Quality Control Code (QCC) of LCP. Requested delivery is 637 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, utilizing FAR 13.5 commercial solicitation and award procedures.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Solicitation Issue Date: May 8, 2026
Response Due Date: May 22, 2026
Published Date: May 4, 2026

Evaluation

The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

Additional Notes

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. Offerors will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF documents. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be available.