BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING
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 Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of 3,682 units of BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING (NSN/PN: 3120-01-206-8699). This justification supports a sole source procurement due to limited available sources, with an estimated value between $750,000 and $15,000,000. A future solicitation will be posted to allow other manufacturers to submit source approval packages.
Purpose & Scope
This document serves as a justification for procuring the specified bearings on a sole source basis, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the authority for acquisition from only one or limited sources. The requirement is for 3,682 units of the "BEARING, PLAIN, SELF-ALIGNING" (NSN/PN: 3120-01-206-8699). A sources sought notice was previously posted on July 30, 2025, which yielded no responses. Identified potential sources include Sikorsky, New Hampshire Ball Bearings, and Roller Bearing Company.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Sole Source (not a solicitation)
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000 and not exceeding $15,000,000.
- Product Service Code: 3120 (Bearings, Plain, Unmounted)
- The item is commercial but assigned an AMSC code "B" due to critical item quality controls.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, meaning no specific set-aside is applicable. It is not a solicitation for proposals.
Next Steps
While this is a justification, a solicitation will be posted in the future to provide an opportunity for other manufacturers to submit source approval packages for this item. The anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable.
Contacts
- Primary: Latoya Green (LATOYA.GREEN@DLA.MIL, 804-279-4985)
- Secondary: Stephen Lunsford (Stephen.Lunsford@dla.mil, 312-695-3331)