BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR; NSN 3110-00-825-4869
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 at Oklahoma City has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the sole-source acquisition of J85, EARING, BALL, ANNULAR (NSN 3110-00-825-4869; PN 327B622P1). This acquisition is restricted to SKF USA INC. due to the unavailability of suitable technical data or alternative sources, following a prior Sources Sought notice that yielded no replies.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of J85, EARING, BALL, ANNULAR, specifically a "BEARING, BALL, ANNULAR" (NSN 3110-00-825-4869 OK) that supports the Axis D gear shaft. The item is described as a Steel Ball, Steel inner/outer ring, and Copper Alloy Retainer, requiring "New Manufactured Material." The vendor part number is 1903-S-103. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with ISO 9001-2015 (Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements).
- Unique Item Identification (UID).
- Packaging and container marking per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1.
- Transportation data specifies F.O.B. Origin. The estimated quantity for this acquisition is 380 each, though the required quantity may range from 63 to 380, with 253 currently needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity.
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source).
- Published Date: February 11, 2026.
- Delivery: Anticipated between December 2025 and October 2026, utilizing FY26 funds.
Submission & Evaluation
A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on SAM.gov from June 5, 2025, to June 13, 2025, which yielded no replies. The acquisition is now restricted to SKF USA INC. (CAGE 38443) as the only known source. The justification cites that the part must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (drawing number 327B622, CAGE 99207), and that technical data, government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources. Reverse engineering is not considered feasible due to the item's criticality and complexity.
Additional Notes
The acquisition was synopsized on or about August 4, 2025. AFLCMC/LPS engineering will continue to monitor the marketplace for source development and will rescreen the item for future acquisitions. Inspection and acceptance will occur at Origin.