Latch, door, vehicula

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure National Stock Number (NSN) 2540016654905, specifically a door latch for a vehicle, with a requirement of 20 units to be delivered. This solicitation is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and will be conducted entirely electronically, with no hard copies available. The opportunity is open to all responsible sources who can submit timely electronic quotes by the due date of December 23, 2024. The procurement falls under the Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing NAICS category (336360) and the Vehicular Equipment Components PSC category (25). Quotes will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the specified delivery timeline of 168 days after order (ADO) to the W1A8 DLA Distribution San Joaquin location.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for the award. The specific procurement involves 20 individual door latches with a unit of issue (UI) defined as "each" (EA). Digitized drawings and military specifications for the component can be retrieved or ordered electronically, which suggests potential technical complexity in the manufacturing requirements. While the exact award value is not specified in the notice, the procurement is for a relatively small quantity of specialized vehicular components. The place of performance will be at the vendor's manufacturing facility, with delivery specified to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin location, indicating a precise logistical expectation for the selected contractor.