Connecting rod, piston

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought notice to gather information for planning purposes related to the procurement of piston connecting rods, classified under NSN 2815-01-422-4201. This is currently structured as a sole source procurement limited to two approved manufacturers: Techmotiv (USA), Inc. (part number 388010006) and RENK America LLC (part number E9AR104-0290), as the government lacks the technical data and detailed drawings necessary for competitive procurement. The agency indicates that qualification testing and evaluation would be required for any potential new sources to become approved suppliers. This sources sought notice is not an open solicitation and does not guarantee future business opportunities, but serves to identify manufacturers who might possess the requisite technical and engineering expertise to meet design space requirements and Critical Item Product Function Specifications. Interested parties have until September 7, 2025 to respond to this planning notice posted on August 8, 2025.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is currently controlled by the two incumbent contractors, Techmotiv (USA), Inc. and RENK America LLC, who hold the exclusive technical knowledge for manufacturing these components. The total quantity requirement is 842 units, structured as 421 units for the base contract and an additional 421 units under an option period. The notice emphasizes that source approval through their qualification program would only provide the opportunity to compete on future solicitations rather than guaranteeing contract awards. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333618 for Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 2815 for Diesel Engines and Components, indicating this is specialized automotive or heavy equipment engine componentry. Companies interested in potentially becoming qualified sources can reference the Source Approval Program through the TACOM Army ombudsman website for additional guidance on the qualification process.