Bid guide
How to bid on ball bearings for the Defense Logistics Agency
What DLA is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking 157 ball bearings, part number 145DC011-11, NSN 3110-013503674. The item is identified as a critical application and critical safety item.
The solicitation is unrestricted and is expected to result in a purchase order. DLA may consider price, past performance and other factors described in the solicitation. Requested delivery is 919 days after order.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 26, 2026. Responses are due November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Submit your response by the stated deadline. Check the solicitation for the official submission instructions and any details about what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
The notice invites surplus dealers, small business dealers and distributors with existing stock of surplus or newly manufactured material. Small businesses may respond, but the opportunity is unrestricted.
The approved source listed is The Boeing Company, CAGE 77272. Respondents need to provide the required surplus certificate or adequate traceability documentation showing the product is acceptable.
How to access and respond
Use the opportunity portal’s “View original source” option to open the solicitation. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.
The solicitation is available through DIBBS. From the DIBBS homepage, select RFQs, search for the RFQ, and choose it to download the PDF. The response should identify the quantity available and price, and include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, or adequate traceability documentation.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Confirm that the bearings you can supply match the part number and NSN, and that your available quantity and documentation support your offer. Make sure the price and quantity are clear and consistent throughout your response.
Read the full solicitation for its evaluation factors and requirements. Note the stated FOB Origin terms, inspection and acceptance at origin, and the first article testing and government production lot test provisions when assessing your ability to perform.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.