31- Bearing, Plain, Rod End
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 is issuing a solicitation for Bearing, Plain, Rod End (NSN: 3120-01-417-0136) for the Hercules C-130 Aircraft. This procurement is designated as Other than Full and Open Competition, with Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005) identified as the sole source. This notice serves as the justification for this non-competitive acquisition. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about September 25, 2025, with a closing date on or about October 24, 2025.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Bearing, Plain, Rod End, specifically NSN: 3120-01-417-0136, WSDC: 06F, for the Hercules C-130 Aircraft. The item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and a Critical Application Item (CAI). Source Control and Export Control apply, along with Covered Defense Information requirements. It has a shelf life of 60 months. The estimated annual demand is 1532 units, with a minimum of 378 and a maximum of 1532.
Contract Details
The procurement will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a base period of five (5) years and zero (0) options. Terms are FOB Destination, with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. The item is commercial of a type and will utilize solicitation and award procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12. The NAICS code is 332991. Requested delivery is 422 days ARO. The estimated value for the total acquisition is approved at a level not exceeding $20,000,000.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is an unrestricted procurement conducted as Other than Full and Open Competition, justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to availability from only one or a limited number of sources. The acquisition is restricted to Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005), as the item is manufactured under their part number SB7112-101 and is based on a non-government drawing, preventing evaluation of alternate proposals.
Justification & Evaluation
The justification for other than full and open competition states that the government cannot evaluate alternate proposals due to the item being described in a non-government drawing and designated as Source Control (AMSC B). Efforts to improve competition included posting a Sources Sought notice on August 22, 2025, which received no responses. The justification has been approved by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate.
Submission & Contact
A copy of the solicitation, SPE4A625R0407, will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Solicitations are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. A paper copy will not be available.
Primary Contact: Cassandra Blagmon, cassandra.blagmon@dla.mil.