Bearings company receives award
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Pacamor Kubar Bearings product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jul 12, 2007
Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) has been honoured by the Defense Supply Center Richmond as one of the government's best suppliers.
Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB), was honoured by the Defense Supply Center Richmond as one of the government's best suppliers at an Automated Best Value System award ceremony held during the centre's annual business conference in June.
PKB accepted the bronze metal from the commander of the supply centre, Navy Rear Admiral Mark Heinrich.
The company supplies miniature and instrument ball bearings for aerospace applications to the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
"This recognition means that Pacamor Kubar Bearings has provided a full range of high-quality miniature and instrument ball bearings that the government can be confident in using".
"This prestigious award, combined with our ISO9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 aerospace quality certifications, recognises the commitment our employees have in providing quality products and excellent customer service".
"We are very proud that our quality standards are comparable to those of the major players in the aerospace industry".
said Edward Osta, Executive Vice President.
Firms that qualify as Automated Best Value System medalists have met stringent quality and delivery requirements established by the Defense Logistics Agency.
The Automated Best Value computerised system collects a vendor's past performance data and translates it into a numeric score, ranging from zero to 100.
To be eligible, vendors must have shipped 10 or more contract lines for DSCR during a 12-month rating period.
To qualify for a gold medal, a contractor must have a score of 100.
Those who receive a score of 99.0 to 99.9 earn a silver award.
Vendors with a scores ranging from 98.0 to 98.9 earn a bronze metal.
In addition, vendors must have a DLA rating of 95 or better.
In October 2004, DSCR became the Defense Logistics Agency's aviations supply and demand chain manger.
With this expanded responsibility, DSCR serves within the Department of defence supply-chain as the primary source of supply for more than 1.2 million repair parts and operating supply items, with a core mission of supplying products with a direct application to aviation.
These items include a mix of military-unique items supporting over 1300 major weapons systems and other items readily available in the commercial market.
DSCR's primary customers are the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines.
The centre also supports other government agencies, such as the US Postal Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, US Forestry Service and Department of Transportation.
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