Bearing, Ball, Annula

This solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City under solicitation number SPRTA1-26-R-0120 dated November 25, 2025, seeks firm fixed-price bids for the procurement of ball bearings identified as NSN 3110-01-388-9826NZ, part number 4081024, with an Acquisition Management Code 1B. The contract is a sealed bid Invitation for Bid (IFB) targeting aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing within NAICS code 336412 and is unrestricted but includes set-asides for small businesses. The delivery requirement calls for 99 units to be furnished FOB origin at DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma, located at Tinker Air Force Base, OK, with delivery due on or before March 10, 2027. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses covering contract clauses related to inspection, quality requirements, supply chain security, reporting of nonconforming items, and safeguarding defense information. Proposals must adhere to strict technical acceptability standards based on ISO 9001-2015 quality management criteria and higher-level contract quality requirements, with inspection and acceptance both occurring at the point of origin under government oversight. All pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness, balance, and realism, and past performance will be assessed using government databases and references, with award decisions based on a best value tradeoff considering technical acceptability, cost/price, and past performance. The solicitation requires electronic submission of proposals by December 26, 2025, via email to the primary point of contact, Jayson Skalla, with proposal format instructions emphasizing clarity and conciseness without elaborate materials. Packaging and marking must comply with specified requirements—including the inclusion of CAGE code and part number—and utilize standardized military forms such as DD Form 1653 for transportation data. The contract does not specify special requirements or modifications, and invoicing must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with no alternative payment processes authorized. This solicitation represents a critical safety items procurement with detailed government quality and delivery controls, intended to be awarded without discussions unless necessary, focusing on firm fixed-price offers that demonstrate compliance, cost competitiveness, and reliable past performance.