GDLS USA Successor for Combat Vehicles-Tank Support

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a potential Indefinite Quantity and Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) or Long-Term Contract (LTC) supporting combat vehicles and tanks. The procurement involves 381 National Stock Numbers (NSNs), including 45 Depot Level Repairable (DLR) and 339 consumable items currently supplied by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). The agency is seeking to identify alternative manufacturers capable of producing these vehicle components and is evaluating commercial item status through comprehensive market research. Potential suppliers must provide detailed documentation proving commercial availability, including un-redacted sales invoices and pricing data that demonstrates items meet commercial item definitions under FAR Part 2.101. The market research survey and supporting documentation must be submitted by December 19, 2024, to MAJ Naleya Scott via email, with the government aiming to develop an effective acquisition strategy beyond the current primary supplier.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualified manufacturers in the Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing sector. The contract appears focused on vehicle brake, steering, axle, wheel, and track components, with potential contract duration of three base years and additional option years. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive NSN list and annual demand quantities suggest a significant procurement opportunity. The market research will help DLA determine potential sources, pricing structures, and minimum order quantities for these critical military vehicle components. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability, provide comprehensive pricing information, and show a history of commercial sales for similar items to be considered for the eventual contract solicitation.