What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is soliciting for plain self-aligning bearings under solicitation number SPE4A626RX772, with a focus on surplus dealers and small business distributors. This opportunity is suited for small businesses that can provide either surplus or newly manufactured materials, as the government may adjust its acquisition strategy based on available inventory. Interested vendors should prepare to submit a surplus certificate and relevant documentation, as well as identify available quantities and pricing. The solicitation is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that tracking the notice is essential for potential bidders.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Solicitation Number SPE4A626RX772
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 June 2, 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: 3120-01-330-6397. Bearing, Plain, Self-Aligning. Approved Sources: Roller Bearing Company of America Inc (CAGE 73134) and Sargent Aerospace & Defense LLC (CAGE 97613). Terms are FOB Destination, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. Stocked Item. QCC of LCP. Estimated Annual Demand is 4425, the Minimum is 1092, and the Maximum is 4425. This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and a Critical Application Item (CAI). First Article Testing (FAT) applies; Covered Defense Information applies. COQC applies. Requested delivery of 424 days ARO. This NSN is commercial of a type and will utilize solicitation and award procedures IAW FAR 12.201-1.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.