This is a procurement for a plain rod end bearing, a Critical Safety Item for the C-130 aircraft, to be supplied under a five-year Indefinite Quantity Contract. The contract has an estimated annual demand of 1,532 units, with a minimum of 378 and a maximum of 1,532. Performance terms are FOB Destination with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin, and the requested delivery time is 422 days after receipt of order. The procurement is unrestricted but will be conducted as an Other than Full and Open Competition, sourcing the specific part from the original manufacturer. The solicitation will be available electronically only, with no paper copies issued.

A solicitation will be issued for the following: NSN: 3120-01-417-0136, IQC PR 1000210411; Item: Bearing, Plain, Rod End; WSDC: 06F, Aircraft, Hercules C-130. This part is manufactured by Lord Corpora... A solicitation will be issued for the following: NSN: 3120-01-417-0136, IQC PR 1000210411; Item: Bearing, Plain, Rod End; WSDC: 06F, Aircraft, Hercules C-130. This part is manufactured by Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005) under part number SB7112-101. The solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted procurement (Other than Full and Open Competition). This procurement is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a base period of five (5) years with zero (0) options. Terms are FOB Destination, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. Stocked Item. QCC of ECA. Estimated Annual Demand is 1532, the Minimum is 378, and the Maximum is 1532. This item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and a Critical Application Item (CAI). Source Control applies. Export Control applies. Covered Defense Information applies. Shelf Life 60 months. DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. Other than full and open competition applies. Requested delivery of 422 days ARO. This NSN is commercial of a type and will utilize solicitation and award procedures IAW FAR 12. NAICS is 332991. Surge requirements do not apply. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. 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. Solicitations 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. The solicitation issue date is on or about September 25, 2025 with a closing date on or about October 24, 2025.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation-Richmond is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitim... The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation-Richmond is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtain) the item indicated. The Government is seeking parties having an interest in and the resources to support NSN 3120-01-417-0136, Bearing, Plain, Rod End. This item is currently manufactured by: Lord Corporation (CAGE 76005) under part number SB7112-101. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual quantity is 1,532 each. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 332991. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by August 29, 2025, 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Cassandra Blagmon (Cassandra.blagmon@dla.mil). If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Cassandra Blagmon via email Cassandra.blagmon@dla.mil.