BEARING,SLEEVE,LINE

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is seeking information on manufacturers capable of producing the sleeve bearing with NSN 3110-01-341-6408, previously sourced from KATO ENGINEERING INC. with part number 012-63499-54. This request is purely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, proposal, or binding commitment from the government. Respondents are asked to identify any sources that can manufacture the item, including the manufacturer’s location by city and state or country, and to provide contact information if available. All submissions must be sent to Matthew Diefes at matthew.diefes@dla.mil or via phone at 804-718-8776, with responses due by August 12, 2026. Participation is entirely voluntary, and no contract award is guaranteed based on the information received. The solicitation is categorized as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 336412, which pertains to aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, and carries no set-aside preferences. It is posted under solicitation number SPE4A6326Q1284 with a primary point of contact at DLA Aviation’s office in Richmond, Virginia, and a secondary contact available for follow-up. The place of performance is also listed in Richmond, Virginia. The notice explicitly states that responses are not offers and the government has no obligation to proceed with procurement as a result of the information gathered. Interested parties are encouraged to submit details by the deadline to assist in identifying potential suppliers for future procurement planning.