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SPE4A6-26-Q-1291Federal

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The government is seeking information on manufacturers capable of producing the plain rod end bearing with NSN 3120-01-417-0135, currently associated with part numbers LB6-1034-25-1 from LORD CORP and SB7111-101 from SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION. Respondents are requested to identify any sources with manufacturing capability for this item and provide the manufacturer’s location by city and state or country, along with contact information if available. This request is strictly for informational purposes under a sources-sought notice and does not constitute a solicitation, proposal request, or binding commitment from the government. All submissions are voluntary and will not obligate the government to award a contract. The activity is administered by DLA Aviation out of Richmond, Virginia, with Matthew Diefes as the primary point of contact for responses, which must be submitted by August 26, 2026. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Set Aside – Total under NAICS code 332991.

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Government seeks manufacturers of NSN 3120-01-417-0135 rod end bearing by August 26, 2026, for small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA AviationView Agency

NAICS

332991 - Ball and Roller Bearing ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA, 23297, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation
Contacts2 people available
OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
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Department Of Defense → DLA Aviation
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Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
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Matthew Diefes
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This is a request for information. Please review the below NSN and provide us with any sources that are able to manufacture the item. Please also provide the location of the manufacturer (City and State OR Country if applicable). Please also provide points of contact for these manufacturers if available. All of this information can be submitted to Matthew Diefes at matthew.diefes@dla.mil, phone 804-718-8776. This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to Award a contract as a result to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. We thank you in advance for your assistance. 



NSN 3120-01-417-0135



LORD CORP || 30061|| P/N: LB6-1034-25-1


LORD CORPORATION || 70065 || P/N: LB6-1034-25-1


SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION || 78286 || P/N: SB7111-101

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BEACON,SONAR
Solicitation # SPE4A726R0630
The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify qualified parties capable of manufacturing the sonar beacon identified by NSN 5845-01-643-2316 and part numbers DK120-90 and DK120/90. This effort requires full new manufacture of the item, including procurement and production of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping, along with supply chain management responsibilities such as logistics planning, production forecasting, long-lead part procurement, and mitigation of diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. The agency has identified two approved sources, Radiant Power Corp and Dukane Seacom, Inc., but is assessing broader market capacity to determine whether the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or opened to full and open competition. No solicitation exists at this time, and submissions are voluntary, with no financial liability assumed by the government for respondents’ costs. Drawings, technical orders, and qualification requirements are not available, and respondents must demonstrate their ability to deliver under a performance-based service acquisition contract with strong project management capabilities, including adherence to tight schedules, cost control, performance tracking, personnel retention, and risk mitigation. Organizations must submit their name, address, contact details, ownership structure, and tailored capability statements with supporting documentation, including details on any subcontracting or teaming arrangements. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, and must be emailed to Montana.Kipp@dla.mil. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 334290, and the contracting office is located in Richmond, Virginia. No feedback, evaluations, or telephone inquiries will be provided, and the unit price will be determined only upon contract award, with estimated quantities ranging from a minimum of 135 units to a maximum of 521 units.
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NAICS: 332991
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BEARING,ROLLER,NEEDLE
Solicitation # SPE4A626Q1293
The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is seeking information on manufacturers capable of producing the roller needle bearing with NSN 3110-00-455-6188 and part number 114RS214-5. The request is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract, and responses are voluntary. Identified current suppliers include RBC Bearings Inc, Leonardo SPA Helicopters Division, and Industrial Tectonics Bearings, with the government requesting additional sources along with their locations and points of contact. All submissions must be sent to Matthew Diefes at matthew.diefes@dla.mil by the deadline of August 26, 2026, with additional support available from Kee-Sha Epps-Eskridge. The notice is categorized under NAICS code 332991, and while the performance location is listed as Richmond, Virginia, the government has not imposed any set-aside requirements for small businesses or other categories.
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NAICS: 336413
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SPE4A726R0561
Solicitation # 1680016276027
The solicitation numbered SPE4A726R0561 is a non-commercial, firm fixed price procurement under FAR Part 15, seeking surplus or newly manufactured plenum assemblies with NSN 1680016276027, approved for source The Boeing Company. Only surplus dealers, small business dealers, and distributors with existing stock or newly manufactured inventory are invited to respond, requiring completion of the DLAD 52.211-9000 surplus certificate or equivalent traceability documentation to confirm product acceptability. Responses must include available quantities and pricing, and the government reserves the right to adjust its acquisition strategy based on the availability of surplus or newly manufactured inventory if it serves best interest. The contract will be awarded unrestricted with FOB Origin terms, inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and an anticipated delivery requirement of 315 days after receipt of order. The solicitation will be issued electronically through the DIBBS website with no paper copies available, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader for access. The response deadline is August 25, 2026, and all submissions must align with the evaluation criteria of price, past performance, and other specified factors. The contracting office is located in Richmond, Virginia, and the primary point of contact is Tiffani Perry via email at Tiffani.Perry@dla.mil.
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No subcontract or supplier opportunities availableThere are no active subcontract or supplier opportunities available under this record, as it consists solely of a guidance template for supplier assessment used internally by DLA Aviation for qualification purposes. The document does not contain any statement of work, contract line item numbers, pricing details, or executable requirements, and thus cannot support any subcontract decomposition or procurement action. Although the record shows a posted date of August 4, 2026, and a response deadline of August 10, 2026, with the agency listed as DLA Aviation under the Department of Defense, no solicitation number, NAICS code, set-aside information, point of contact, or place of performance has been populated. This record serves only as a reference tool and does not represent an open or pending procurement opportunity.

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NAICS: 493190
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NAICS: 541380
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NAICS: 423690
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Component Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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