A commercial purchase order solicitation is anticipated for a plain rod end bearing (NSN 3120-01-417-0135), with the solicitation expected to be issued on August 18, 2026. The requested quantity is 1,448 each, with delivery required 565 days after receipt of order. Award may be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors, and the item is an Army Critical Safety Item requiring First Article Testing and Government Production Lot Testing, with export-controlled technical data. Surplus dealers, small business dealers, and distributors are invited to respond, and the government may adjust its acquisition strategy if surplus or newly-manufactured inventory is in its best interest. Terms are FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin, and the solicitation will be available on DIBBS.

1. This is a sources sought notice requesting information on manufacturers capable of producing a specific item identified by NSN 3120-01-417-0135.