Noun: Windshield Wiper Assy; P/N 12651243 NSN: 2540-01683-8054

The Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command is conducting market research for the procurement of Windshield Wiper Assemblies (NSN 2540-01-683-8054, Part No. 12651243, Cage Code 19207) intended for military loader scoop applications. This Sources Sought Notice represents a market research initiative to assess industry capabilities rather than a formal solicitation, with the government seeking information about potential vendors who can manufacture these specialized automotive components. Interested businesses must submit their survey responses by August 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST to Rising Oris at rising.oris2.civ@army.mil. The procurement includes a Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code C, which is restricted to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only, requiring a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement for access. The evaluation will focus on vendor capabilities including business type classification, manufacturing experience, production lead times, monthly production rates, commercial availability, and quality management systems. First Article Testing is not required for this procurement, and the government has no obligation to issue a formal solicitation or award based on the market research results.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) with potential small business set-asides possible under NAICS 336390-19. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation, as the procurement history is listed as not available. The initial requirement calls for 18 units of the windshield wiper assemblies, with a 100% option year requiring an additional 18 units, bringing the total potential quantity to 36 units. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the Sources Sought Notice. The timeline for services is not explicitly defined beyond the market research response deadline, though vendors will be asked to provide information about their production lead times and monthly manufacturing capacity. The specialized nature of these military vehicle components suggests this is a niche procurement requiring specific technical expertise and defense contracting experience.