CONE AND ROLLERS, TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

Contract SPE4A626DC102 is an indefinite delivery contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to The Timken Corporation on August 24, 2026, for a total value of $1,455,441.66. The award covers a five-year base period for the procurement of commercial tapered roller bearing components, specifically cones, rollers, and cups under multiple National Stock Numbers. The acquisition was conducted as a limited competition sole source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to limited source availability and a lack of technical data to permit full and open competition. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and security standards, including AS9100 quality management and CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification. Technical requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with specific packaging, preservation, and marking obligations defined by MIL-DTL-197M and MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin, with the government serving as the responsible party for final acceptance. Administrative requirements include mandatory invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions for ball and roller bearings.