Cylinder Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice (Sources Sought) for Cylinder Assembly components used in Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT). The procurement seeks pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders containing pistons and related component parts designed to generate linear motion for operating HEMTT vehicles across all body types (M977, M978, M983, M984, M984A1, M985). This notice is not an open solicitation but rather an opportunity to qualify as an approved source through the Source Approval Program, which requires qualification testing and evaluation before vendors can compete on future solicitations. Approval as a source does not guarantee business awards but only provides the opportunity to bid on subsequent contract opportunities. The response deadline for source approval requests is November 13, 2025, and interested vendors should contact the Source Approval Officer at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil for additional guidance and SAR package requirements.

This procurement is not utilizing any set-aside designations and the current part is manufactured by Grove US LLC (CAGE 12361) under part number 6-372-002506 with NSN 3040-01-207-6374. The contract structure is firm-fixed price with a base quantity of 49 units and an option quantity of 49 units. While specific award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the total potential procurement encompasses up to 98 cylinder assemblies across the base and option periods. Vendors interested in becoming approved sources should refer to the TACOM Source Approval Program website for comprehensive SAR package requirements and submission procedures to initiate the qualification process.