FY26-6A Foreign Bearings Waiver Package Sources Sought Notice

DLA Aviation issued this sources sought notice to identify viable domestic manufacturers for specific ball and roller bearings currently classified as foreign-manufactured. This market research supports compliance with DFARS 225.7009 and 252.225-7016, which govern the procurement of bearings from domestic sources. The requirement encompasses 18 specific National Stock Numbers, including 3110-00-155-6229, 3110-01-037-7095, and 3110-01-649-7796, among others listed in the solicitation. While the government does not typically own or have the authority to disseminate associated technical data, current procurement item descriptions can be provided upon request.

The Defense Logistics Agency classifies this opportunity under NAICS 332991 for Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing and PSC 3110 for Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted. Performance is designated for the United States, and the primary point of contact is Donna Harris. Prospective sources must adhere to established documentation requirements and conditions for source approval concerning configuration control, part-numbered, and source control items. Responses to this notice, identified by solicitation number FY26-6AForeignBearingsWaiverPackageSourcesSoughtForDomesticBearings, are due by June 11, 2026.