Axle assembly, automotive

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking qualified sources for an Axle Assembly, Automotive (NSN: 2520014458272, Part No: 12466368) used in 14- to 20-ton vehicles including the M915A2, M916A1, and M1062. This Pre-Solicitation Notice is not an open solicitation but rather an invitation for companies to pursue source approval status through a qualification testing and evaluation process. Prospective suppliers must meet specific approval requirements established under the Army's Source Approval Program at TACOM before they can compete on future solicitations. The evaluation will assess each source's ability to meet technical and manufacturing standards as defined in the Technical Data Package (TDP), which contains competitive drawings but includes source-controlled components and manufacturer-specific parts. The deadline for submitting source approval interest and documentation is December 19, 2025, with inquiries directed to the Source Approval Officer at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The procurement encompasses a base period quantity of one unit with an option period for up to one additional unit, though specific award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. No incumbent contractor is identified in this announcement, indicating this may be a competitive source development initiative or a transition to new suppliers. Interested small businesses must obtain the Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements documentation from the TACOM ombudsman office and submit the complete technical and qualification package to be considered for approved source status. Achievement of source approval does not guarantee future contract awards but provides qualified companies the opportunity to compete on subsequent solicitations for this critical automotive component.