31- BEARING, BALL, DUPLEX

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation, issued this Justification and Approval notice for solicitation SPE4A626RX167, which concerns the procurement of duplex ball bearings under National Stock Number 3110-00-202-0525. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 332991 for Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing and PSC 3110 for Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted. The government intends to establish a commercial indefinite delivery contract in accordance with FAR 13.5, featuring a five-year base period of performance. As a critical application item, the procurement specifies SKF USA Inc (CAGE 52676) as an approved source.

The scope of work involves supplying duplex ball bearings to meet an estimated annual demand of 194 units, with a minimum quantity of 49 and a maximum of 194. Deliveries are requested within 224 days after receipt of order, with terms specified as FOB destination and inspection and acceptance at the Richmond, Virginia, place of performance. The acquisition strategy allows for the consideration of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory from small business dealers and distributors, provided they submit adequate traceability documentation or a completed surplus certificate to demonstrate product acceptability.

The final contract award decision will be based on price, past performance, and other evaluation factors detailed in the solicitation materials. This notice, published on January 20, 2026, includes one attachment, a redacted Justification and Approval document. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Cassandra Blagmon. All official proposal documents are handled through the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and paper copies are not available for request.