Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE7L426D60WE

Southern Automotive Wholesalers, Inc., a small business automotive parts manufacturer located in Pontiac, Michigan, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on January 5, 2026, with a Total Small Business set-aside designation. The contract has a ceiling value of $350,000 and a one-year performance period extending through January 5, 2027. The primary deliverable under this contract consists of electric engine starters (National Stock Number 2920011924469) for Department of Defense applications, with an initial delivery requirement of 214 units within 69 days of order placement. The contract structure anticipates approximately 12 task orders per year with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 32 units, reflecting the Defense Logistics Agency's need for steady-state supply of critical automotive electrical components to support ground vehicle maintenance and logistics operations across both Continental United States and Outside Continental United States DLA depots.

This procurement falls within the Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing category (NAICS 336320) and represents part of the DLA's broader strategy to maintain reliable sources of automotive components for military vehicle fleets. The solicitation, posted on December 10, 2025, with a December 26, 2025 due date, was issued as a Request for Quotation restricting competition to small business concerns. Southern Automotive Wholesalers, Inc. was selected based on vendor responsibility and timely quote submission, consistent with its established track record as a long-term supplier to DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. The contract enables automated task order placement for distribution to multiple Department of Defense depots, supporting the military's transportation and logistics infrastructure requirements through a reliable supply chain for critical engine starting components.