RT240 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Spare Components

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking industry input for procuring 36 separate spare components for the Army's RT240 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH), a 53,000-pound capacity container handler used for transloading intermodal freight containers. The components include critical mechanical and hydraulic parts such as axle assemblies, transmission components, hydraulic motors, fork lift attachments, distribution boxes, cylinder assemblies, a replacement cab, and an electronic engine control module. Notably, the government currently does not possess the technical data packages (TDPs), detailed drawings, or performance specifications for these items, and is using this sources sought notice to identify potential industry sources. The solicitation is not a development effort but a procurement of existing spare parts. Interested parties are required to respond to the sources sought notice by close of business on April 23, 2025, with the goal of supporting the Army's RTCH fleet's supply distribution mission.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for small businesses or disadvantaged groups. The estimated procurement volume is a maximum of 527 total components over a 3-year ordering period, categorized under the NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement encompasses 36 separate items with associated National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and part numbers. The solicitation represents a strategic effort to ensure continued maintenance and operational readiness of the Army's RTCH fleet by securing a reliable supply of critical spare components. The comprehensive nature of the parts list suggests a significant potential contract opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers specializing in heavy equipment components and industrial machinery spare parts.