The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking suppliers for the procurement of 4,307 plain self-aligning bearings, as outlined in Solicitation Number SPE4A525Q0849. This procurement is critical as the bearings are classified as Navy Critical Safety Items, and the contract will be awarded based on price, past performance, and other evaluation factors, with a requested delivery timeline of 261 days after receipt of order. Interested vendors, including surplus dealers and small business distributors, are encouraged to respond with a completed surplus certificate and documentation of traceability, as the government may consider purchasing existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory if it serves their best interests. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Jason Dorsey at 804-279-6570 or via email at Jason.Dorsey@dla.mil, with the solicitation expected to be available on the DIBBS website starting May 22, 2025.