Housing, Mechanical Drive

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking quotations for 26 units of a Housing, Mechanical Drive (NSN 2520-00-394-9726, Part Number 11682703:19207), a motor vehicle transmission component critical for defense logistics operations. This is a firm fixed-price Request for Quotation with specific technical requirements mandating military-level packaging, preservation standards, and supply chain traceability documentation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), submit proposals via email with the required subject header, and access the Technical Data Package through SAM.gov. The solicitation will employ reverse auction as a potential pricing technique under DLAD provision 52.215-9023, with participating contractors required to register in the reverse auction system and complete online training prior to any auction event. The proposal due date is January 19, 2026, with initial contract delivery scheduled for 180 days after award, and the government reserves the right to conduct pre-award surveys and request additional documentation to determine contractor responsibility.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition exclusively to certified small business concerns; no incumbent contractors or current contract holders are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract includes an option for an additional 26 units, allowing for potential expansion of the award quantity if exercised by the government. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation notice. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, requiring contractors to coordinate with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for government inspection before shipment. The contract item will be delivered to DLA Distribution Anniston in Alabama, with performance of work taking place in the United States, and contractors must comply with various federal regulations including restrictions on telecommunications equipment, ozone-depleting substances, and child labor requirements.