Axle Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 19 automotive axle assemblies with National Stock Number 2520-01-439-5441 through solicitation SPRDL1-25-R-0102. This firm fixed-price procurement allows for two approved manufacturer part numbers: 8040248 from JLG Industries and PSOC-205-HDB-231463 from Meritor Industrial Products. The contract requires delivery FOB origin with inspection and acceptance at origin, along with military-level packaging requirements per the detailed Special Packaging Instruction (SPI). Offerors must comply with strict technical and quality control requirements, provide detailed manufacturing capabilities information, maintain supply chain traceability, and meet various regulatory compliance standards including System for Award Management registration and cybersecurity requirements. The solicitation is classified as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, and all offers must be submitted electronically by August 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time to DLA Land Warren in Warren, Michigan.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors who can meet the stringent technical and regulatory requirements. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or potential contractors beyond the two approved manufacturers whose part numbers are specified in the requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the contract structure is firm fixed-price. The procurement involves a relatively small quantity of 19 axle assemblies, each weighing approximately 2,000 pounds with specific preservation and packaging requirements following MIL-STD-2073-1D standards. The place of performance is within the United States, with delivery requirements specifying FOB origin terms and military-standard packaging specifications that include detailed preservation steps and container dimensions of 96.0 x 48.0 x 42.0 inches.