Cylinder Assembly, Actuating

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking sources to manufacture and provide Cylinder Assembly, Actuating (NSN 3040-01-207-9329), a hydraulic cylinder used in M977, M984, and M985 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT). This pre-solicitation notice is part of a Source Approval Program that requires potential manufacturers to demonstrate technical capabilities through qualification testing and evaluation. Interested vendors must email jon.machacek@dla.mil to express their capabilities and be considered for the opportunity. The pre-solicitation was posted on March 19, 2025, with responses due by April 3, 2025. Qualification does not guarantee future business, but instead provides an opportunity to compete in subsequent solicitations.

The contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a five-year duration, covering a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 300 cylinder assemblies. The current manufacturer of record is Grove U.S., LLC (CAGE: 12361), with a part number of 6-372-002320. There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, which means it is open to all qualified manufacturers in the Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333995). The government currently lacks technical data for the item, which means potential contractors will need to undergo rigorous qualification testing to become an approved source. The procurement will focus on the technical capabilities of manufacturers to produce a high-quality hydraulic cylinder that can convert fluid pressure to linear force and motion for military vehicle crane systems.