BEARING,PLAIN,SPHER
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 Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential manufacturers for BEARING,PLAIN,SPHER (NSN 3120-01-509-5752). This market research aims to find sources capable of producing this item, including specific LORD CORPORATION part numbers. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks information on manufacturers able to produce NSN 3120-01-509-5752, specifically mentioning LORD CORPORATION P/N: 901-311-105-101 and LB1-1229-4-1. Respondents are requested to provide:
- Sources capable of manufacturing the item.
- Location of the manufacturer (City and State OR Country).
- Points of contact for these manufacturers, if available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
- Published: February 17, 2026.
Important Information
This 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 the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
Submission Details
All information should be submitted to Katelyn Williams at Katelyn.Williams@dla.mil. Primary Contact: Katelyn Williams (Katelyn.Williams@dla.mil) Secondary Contact: Kee-Sha Epps-Eskridge (kee-sha.eskridge@dla.mil, 8042796235)