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 conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential manufacturers for BEARING,PLAIN,SPHER (NSN 3120-01-675-0959). This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data. Responses are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
Respondents are requested to provide:
- Sources capable of manufacturing NSN 3120-01-675-0959.
- Location (City and State OR Country) of the manufacturer(s).
- Points of contact for these manufacturers, if available.
Currently identified manufacturers for this NSN include ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION (P/N: 218107480, H841-0307-137) and DEFENSE MARITIME SOLUTIONS, INC. (P/N: GBND005038-C).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (informational purposes only)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Product Service Code: 3130 (Bearings, Mounted)
Evaluation
This sources sought is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Responses are strictly voluntary.
Additional Notes
All information should be submitted to Matthew Diefes at matthew.diefes@dla.mil. The primary point of contact is Matthew Diefes (matthew.diefes@dla.mil, 804-279-3869). A secondary contact is Kee-Sha Epps-Eskridge (kee-sha.eskridge@dla.mil, 804-279-6235).