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 conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify potential manufacturers for BEARING,PLAIN,ROD END (NSN 3120-01-417-0136). This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry capabilities. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government is seeking sources capable of manufacturing specific plain rod end bearings. Interested parties are requested to provide:
- Identification of sources able to manufacture the item.
- Location of the manufacturer (City and State OR Country).
- Points of contact for these manufacturers, if available.
The specific items of interest are:
- NSN: 3120-01-417-0136
- LORD CORPORATION: P/N: LB6-1034-50-1
- LORD CORPORATION: P/N: SB7112-101
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 25, 2026, at 6:25 PM UTC
- Agency: DLA AVIATION, DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Product Service Code: 3120 (Bearings, Plain, Unmounted)
Evaluation
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 strictly voluntary and will be used for market research. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
Additional Notes
All requested information should be submitted to Katelyn Williams at Katelyn.Williams@dla.mil. For general inquiries, Kee-Sha Epps-Eskridge can be reached at kee-sha.eskridge@dla.mil or 804-279-6235.