Cylinder, Hydraulic

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has issued a Sources Sought Notice for hydraulic cylinders (NSN 2590-01-200-3034, Part Number 6-372-002246) intended for Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks. The government is seeking qualified manufacturers to become approved sources for this fluid power cylinder component, as they do not possess the technical data package, detailed drawings, or performance specifications for the item. Interested vendors must complete qualification testing and evaluation through the Source Approval Program to become eligible suppliers, though source approval does not guarantee future contract awards but only provides the opportunity to compete on subsequent solicitations. This notice is not an active solicitation but rather a market research effort to identify capable suppliers who can meet the government's requirements. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by July 14, 2025, with the Source Approval Officer serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries.

This procurement opportunity involves a quantity of 30 hydraulic cylinders with an additional option for 30 more units, totaling a potential requirement of 60 cylinders. The opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or current suppliers are identified in the notice, suggesting this may be a new requirement or the government is seeking to expand its approved source base. The notice does not specify contract values, budget ranges, or delivery timelines, as this is a preliminary market research phase focused on identifying qualified manufacturers rather than soliciting actual proposals. Vendors interested in pursuing this opportunity must navigate the Army's Tank-automotive and Armaments Command source approval process, which includes submitting a Source Approval Request package with detailed technical and manufacturing capability information.