Helical Gear

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 145 Helical Gears with National Stock Number 3020-01-653-7263, specifically part number 4038646. The contract opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with potential for 100% quantity options to be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The agency is interested in identifying additional manufacturers who can produce these gears to the same quality standards as the current approved sources: Grove US and Oshkosh Defense LLC. Potential contractors must submit an Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) package that comprehensively demonstrates their capability to manufacture the product at an equivalent or superior level to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The technical documentation submitted must prove the contractor's competence in producing the gear, with the burden of proof resting on the prospective supplier to validate their manufacturing capabilities.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The contract involves a unit of issue defined as "EA" (each), with a total quantity of 145 units and potential for full quantity options. The current approved sources have CAGE codes 12361 (Grove US) and 75Q65 (Oshkosh Defense LLC), which provides context for potential bidders. Interested manufacturers must submit their comprehensive SAR package by December 13, 2024, to be considered for approval as an alternate source. The procurement falls under NAICS category 333612 for Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing, and PSC category 3020 for Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain. Detailed submission requirements and format can be found on the DLA Land Maritime website's Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program page.