Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
31- Bearing, Ball, Annular
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
AI summaryDLA Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) is buying an annular ball bearing, NSN 3110-01-542-1973, under a commercial indefinite delivery contract (IDC: the buyer orders as needed) with a base period of five years. The response due date is November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern. The full request for proposals (RFP) is on DIBBS, and two approved sources are named. More in the summary
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DLA Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) is buying an annular ball bearing, NSN 3110-01-542-1973, under a commercial indefinite delivery contract (IDC: the buyer orders as needed) with a base period of five years. The response due date is November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern. The full request for proposals (RFP) is on DIBBS, and two approved sources are named.
Who can bid
- Approved sources are named: New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc (83086) and RTX Corporation (55820). The notice does not say whether other sources can offer
How to submit: The RFP is downloaded from DIBBS (the DLA bid board); how to send an offer is in the RFP. What to include is under Full summary below. Check the solicitation's instructions on SAM.gov.
Things to watch (6)
From the version posted Oct 22, 2026.
- Serious: Approved sources named. Only two companies are named as approved sources. The notice does not say if others may offer or what approval they would need, so check the RFP before spending time on a quote.
- Serious: Unit of issue not stated. The demand figures (457 a year, minimum 113) come with no unit of issue. A quote is priced per unit, so confirm the unit in the RFP.
- Worth checking: Critical application item (CAI). A critical application item is a part where a failure could cause serious harm, so stricter quality and traceability rules usually apply. The rules are in the RFP.
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- Worth checking: Covered Defense Information applies. Covered defense information is sensitive government technical data. Handling it brings cyber-security duties, which are listed in the RFP.
- Worth checking: Solicitation is on DIBBS. The RFP itself, with its terms and offer instructions, is on DIBBS, not in this notice.
- Minor: Long requested delivery: 784 days ARO. Delivery is requested 784 days after receipt of order. Check the RFP for whether deliveries are phased.
Read from the notice text only.
Full summary
What they want
- Supply Bearing, Ball, Annular, NSN 3110-01-542-1973, under a five-year base indefinite delivery contract
- Estimated annual demand is 457, the minimum is 113 and the maximum is 457 (unit of issue not stated)
- Delivery requested 784 days after receipt of order (ARO), FOB Destination (the seller delivers to the buyer's site), with inspection and acceptance at destination
- Surplus dealers and distributors with stock or newly made material may respond with the quantity available and price
- Contract type
- Commercial indefinite delivery contract (IDC), under FAR 12.201-1
- Period of performance
- Base period of five years
- Place of performance
- Richmond, VA, USA (per SAM.gov); terms are FOB Destination
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- How they'll choose
- Based on a combination of price, past performance and other factors described in the solicitation
- Offers due
- November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern
- How to submit
- The RFP is downloaded from DIBBS (the DLA bid board); how to send an offer is in the RFP
What they'll judge offers on
- Price
- Past performance
- Other evaluation factors described in the solicitation (not listed in the notice)
What to include when you submit
- Surplus dealers and distributors: include a completed surplus certificate (DLAD 52.211-9000, Government surplus Material) or adequate traceability documentation, plus quantity available and price
- Download the RFP from DIBBS: choose Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB) under Solicitations, then search for the RFP
Current contractor
No incumbent is named. The notice names two approved sources, New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc (83086) and RTX Corporation (55820). It was first posted as a sources sought notice.
Not in the notice text
- The RFP, its clauses, delivery terms and offer instructions are on DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/), not in this notice.
- The unit of issue for the demand figures is not stated.
- What being an approved source requires, and whether others can offer, is not stated.
- The other evaluation factors and their order are not stated.
- Set-aside status is not stated on SAM.gov.
Eligibility and how to respond
- No set-aside, but the notice names requirements you must meet before you can bid:
- The notice mentions an approved or qualified source list. Only listed sources may be eligible, so check that your company or product is on it.
- How to submit, from the AI summary: The RFP is downloaded from DIBBS (the DLA bid board); how to send an offer is in the RFP. Check it in the notice before you send anything.
Notice details
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Office
- DLA Aviation, Richmond, VA
- Product/service code
- 3110 · Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted
- Business type
- Manufactured parts & equipment (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 332991)
- Versions
2 versions have been posted, newest first.
- Oct 22, 2026 · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (this version)Due Nov 10, 2026 (changed)
- Oct 8, 2026 · Sources SoughtDue Oct 13, 2026
- Attachments
Past awards and competition
Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.
Before you respond
- How to respond to a solicitation (8 steps)
- How to read a government solicitation
- How to price a government contract
Terms on this notice: Solicitation
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Solicitation Number SPE4A627RX046 Solicitation will result in a Commercial Indefinite Delivery Contract IAW FAR 12.201-1, having a base period of five years. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation date is anticipated to be October 22, 2026. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations." Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. Surplus dealers, small business dealers and distributors (having existing stock of surplus or newly manufactured material) are invited to respond to this synopsis. The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, Government surplus Material or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. In addition, respondents should identify quantity available and price. The government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly-manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government. NSN: 3110-01-542-1973. Bearing, Ball. Annular. Approved Source: New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc (83086) and RTX Corporation (55820). Terms are FOB Destination, Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. Stocked Item. QCC of ECA. Estimated Annual Demand is 457, the Minimum is 113, and the Maximum is 457. This is a Critical Application Item (CAI). Covered Defense Information applies. DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. Requested delivery of 784 days ARO. This NSN is commercial of a type and will utilize solicitation and award procedures IAW FAR 12.201-1.
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