Coupler, drawbar, RIN

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for couplers and drawbars with ring identification (NSN 2540014365503), which are motor vehicle parts components used in vehicular equipment. This is a competitive procurement open to all responsible sources, with quotes to be evaluated on a timely receipt basis. The solicitation emphasizes that electronically submitted quotes will be accepted, though specific evaluation criteria beyond timeliness are not detailed in the notice. The deadline for quote submission is January 1, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately two weeks from the posting date to prepare and submit their responses. No specific questions or proposal clarification deadlines are mentioned in the notice.

This procurement has been designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. The contract requires delivery of two separate line items to the DLA Distribution facility at W1A8: 82 units with a 410-day delivery window and 1 unit with a 35-day delivery window. The total quantity requirement is 83 units, though no specific contract value or budget range is provided in the solicitation notice. The NAICS classification of 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) and PSC code 25 (Vehicular Equipment Components) indicate the nature of the products being acquired. Performance will be delivered to the DLA Distribution center, with the compressed 35-day timeline for the single unit suggesting an urgent or critical need for at least one of the required couplers.