Axle Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency - Land and Maritime has issued a Sources Sought notice for axle assemblies under NSN 2520-01-439-5441, specifically the JLG Industries manufactured part number 8040248 (1YHH8). These axle assemblies are required for the ATLAS Forklift, a 6k/10k capacity material handling machine used for loading and unloading vehicles and containers, transporting palletized loads, stacking boxes, and handling specialized military equipment including ammunition, missiles, MLRS, and HIMARS rocket pods. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their capability to provide the required items and submit comprehensive information including firm name and address, Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code, point of contact details, size status designation, and a capability statement. All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Contracting Specialist, with responses posted publicly to the notice. The response deadline for interested sources is September 9, 2025, providing approximately two weeks from the posting date of August 25, 2025.

This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified suppliers regardless of size status. The notice identifies JLG Industries as the original equipment manufacturer for the specific part number being sought, though the document describes this as a sole source component for the ATLAS Forklift system. The quantity requirements range from a minimum of 6 units to a maximum of 173 axle assemblies, indicating potential for both small initial orders and larger volume procurement. This Sources Sought notice serves as a Request for Information (RFI) only, with the government explicitly stating that no commitment to procure has been made and that the information provided may be subject to change. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 2520 for Vehicular Power Transmission Components.