Shock Absorber Direct Action

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey to identify qualified suppliers for Shock Absorber Direct Action components (NSN 2510-01-593-2843), which are vehicular structural components used in military applications. The procurement seeks to evaluate potential manufacturers capable of producing these shock absorbers to meet or exceed the quality standards of current approved sources. Key qualifications for interested suppliers include demonstrated manufacturing capabilities, SAM and ORCA certifications, and the ability to provide comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating product equivalency or superiority to existing approved items. Potential contractors may apply through the DLA Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program to become qualified as approved sources, which requires submission of technical data and evidence of manufacturing competency. The market survey response deadline is November 19, 2025, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on November 6, 2025, and a solicitation response due date of November 14, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities. The currently approved sources are Oshkosh Defense (Part Number 3955600) and BC Technical Center (Part Number BCA 1286KT), indicating these are the incumbent suppliers for this requirement. The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking to procure 152 units with a 100% quantity option available, allowing for potential expansion of the awarded contract. Suppliers responding to the market survey must provide detailed information regarding pricing structures, delivery timelines, inventory availability, and willingness to submit firm fixed-price contract offers. The ultimate objective is to generate competitive market data that will inform a realistic and favorable solicitation for the DLA Weapons Support Columbus procurement process.