FY26-6A Foreign Bearings Waiver Package Sources Sought Notice
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 issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify viable domestic sources for specific Antifriction Bearings (NSN 3110). This market research aims to support a Foreign Bearings Waiver Package in accordance with DFARS 225.7009 and 252.225-7016. Responses are due by June 11, 2026.
Purpose
This notice seeks to identify domestic manufacturers capable of supplying specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for bearings that have been determined to be foreign manufactured. The goal is to find viable domestic sourcing options to comply with DFARS regulations concerning foreign bearings waivers.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the domestic sourcing of various antifriction bearings, identified by the following NSNs:
- 3110-00-155-6229
- 3110-00-554-5417
- 3110-00-775-0116
- 3110-00-822-5325
- 3110-01-037-7095
- 3110-01-090-8009
- 3110-01-107-3247
- 3110-01-298-7788
- 3110-01-311-3679
- 3110-01-321-4790
- 3110-01-366-5433
- 3110-01-541-9040
- 3110-01-562-8575
- 3110-01-567-4130
- 3110-01-609-1994
- 3110-01-620-3517
- 3110-01-649-7796
- 3110-12-136-1774
The Government does not typically possess or have authority to disseminate associated technical data, but procurement item descriptions can be provided. Applicable conditions and documentation requirements for source approval (for part-numbered, configuration control, and source control items) will apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: May 29, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used to identify viable domestic sourcing options for the listed NSNs, supporting compliance with DFARS regulations regarding foreign bearings. This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Contact Information
- Primary: Donna Harris (Donna.Harris@dla.mil, 804-584-6160)
- Secondary: Matthew Diefes (matthew.diefes@dla.mil, 804-718-8776)