Cylinder assembly, actuating

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking qualified sources for Cylinder Assembly, Actuating components (NSN 3040-01-196-4946) used in Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMMT) variants including the M977, M978, M983, M984, M984A1, and M985 models. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that qualification testing and evaluation are mandatory requirements for any firm seeking to become an approved source for future competitive solicitations. Prospective contractors should note that this notice is not an open solicitation in the form of an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, but rather an opportunity to qualify as an eligible supplier. Source approval does not guarantee future business awards but only provides the opportunity to compete on subsequent solicitations. Interested parties should contact the Source Approval Officer at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil or visit the TACOM Source Approval Program website for detailed information regarding the Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 3, 2025, with a response deadline of December 9, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. The current approved manufacturer is Grove U.S. LLC (CAGE 12361), identified as the sole qualified source under manufacturer part number 6-372-002259. The base contract period calls for a quantity of 7 units, with an option period allowing for up to an additional 7 units (100% of the base quantity), representing a total potential requirement of 14 units. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment). While specific contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, prospective suppliers should prepare technical and quality documentation demonstrating their capability to manufacture cylinders meeting military specifications for tactical vehicle applications.