BEARING,PLAIN,ROD E
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 conducting a Sources Sought for BEARING,PLAIN,ROD E (NSN 3120-01-417-0135). This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential manufacturers for this item. Responses are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government is seeking information on sources capable of manufacturing NSN 3120-01-417-0135. Interested parties should provide:
- Names of manufacturers.
- Location of the manufacturer (City and State OR Country).
- Points of contact for these manufacturers, if available.
Currently identified manufacturers include LORD CORP (P/N: LB6-1034-25-1) and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (P/N: SB7111-101).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Responses are voluntary and do not obligate the Government.
Additional Notes
Potential manufacturers should be aware of the Source Approval Request (SAR) Guidance provided. Key points from the guidance include:
- SAR Submission: For items without open solicitations, SARs must be submitted via the DoD SAFE file transmission site. Mail-in CDs are no longer accepted.
- Evaluation: SARs for items designated as fully competitive (AMSC "G") will not be evaluated.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Bidders are advised to check the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application for estimated forecasting requirements, as SARs may not be processed if demand is low.
- Review Timeline: The SAR review process can take over 180 days.
- Contact: For SAR submission questions, email the provided address in the guidance document.
All information for this Sources Sought should be submitted to Matthew Diefes at matthew.diefes@dla.mil.