Brake Shoe

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey to identify potential suppliers for Brake Shoe Cage assemblies, National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-01-510-3965. Responses to the market survey are due by March 6, 2026, with the comprehensive questionnaire requesting detailed information about manufacturing capabilities, inventory availability, delivery timelines, and commercial item status. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their ability to manufacture products that meet or exceed the quality standards of currently approved sources and provide supporting documentation including price lists, technical specifications, and hazardous material identification. Companies not currently approved may pursue qualification through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program by submitting a complete technical package that proves product equivalency or superiority to the original equipment manufacturer specifications. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 336330 (Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), and the product classification falls under PSC 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components).

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small businesses. The currently approved sources are Oshkosh Defense (part number 27KP760) and Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems (part number A4 3222V2232). The anticipated procurement involves a base quantity of 2,422 units with a 100 percent option bringing the total requirement to 4,844 units. Respondents must indicate willingness to submit firm fixed-price offers with preferred F.O.B. Origin shipping terms and should specify minimum order quantities and any applicable quantity or price breaks. The DLA Weapons Support Columbus office, which serves as the Administrative and Material Support Center for this NSN, will evaluate all submissions and determine which suppliers qualify for inclusion in future solicitations.