NIGP 55710: Axles, Including Suspension, Springs, Shocks, Struts, etc.

NIGP 55710 Axles, Including Suspension, Springs, Shocks, Struts, Etc., an Item code, covers suspension and axle components that state and local governments—primarily transit authorities and county fleet operations—procure for vehicle maintenance and repair. Recent solicitations under this code reflect active procurement of specific suspension parts and fasteners, including shock absorbers, air spring bellows, leveling valves, rod assemblies, wheel hubs, bushings, and associated hardware. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) and Dallas County appear as the primary issuing bodies in the recent opportunity block, both acquiring individual component parts through purchase order processes with compressed bid windows. Scope spans both assembled subsystems (shock absorber assemblies, suspension arm kits) and discrete fasteners (bolts, nuts, studs), suggesting procurement driven by fleet maintenance cycles rather than new-build inventory.

Activity concentrates in Texas, with all recent opportunities posted by DART or Dallas County between June and October 2026. Representative recent procurements include DART's shock absorber assembly solicitation (ref 2098300, posted May 4, due May 7) and Dallas County's air spring bellows bid (ref 2101241, posted October 13, due October 16). Both solicitations used compressed three- to five-day response windows. DART solicitations include standard commercial terms requiring seller compliance with equal opportunity employment practices, Texas Comptroller foreign terrorist organization certification, and Israel non-boycott clauses, with invoices due within 30 days of receipt and venue in Dallas County. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, specific contract values, or quantity detail appear in the available documentation for any recent opportunity; vendors must contact the issuing procurement office directly to confirm technical specifications and competitive positioning before pursuing.