Spare Tire Retainer

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research for spare tire retainers under NSN 2590-015251995, specifically seeking to identify potential manufacturers and suppliers for a future Long Term Contract (LTC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The agency is exploring the market to expand beyond the currently sole approved source and aims to establish a three-year base contract with option years for these motor vehicle components classified under NAICS code 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing). Interested suppliers must complete a comprehensive market research questionnaire that evaluates their manufacturing capabilities, business status, commercial item classification, pricing structures, and delivery capacity. The agency requires detailed company information including SBA classifications, employee count, commercial sales history, and willingness to submit certified cost or pricing data. All responses and source information must be submitted directly to Contract Specialist Michael J. Allen at michael.2.allen@dla.mil by September 5, 2025.

This pre-solicitation opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to both small and large businesses seeking to compete for the contract. The current approved source for this NSN is BPR-RICO EQUIPMENT, INC, operating under CAGE Code STA007-05, which appears to be the incumbent supplier that DLA seeks to supplement with additional qualified sources. The questionnaire requests information about quantity price breaks and production limitations, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the market research phase. The agency is particularly focused on understanding supplier capacity for potential multi-year requirements and establishing a competitive supplier base for these vehicular components. The five-business-day response window from receipt indicates the agency's intent to move expeditiously through the market research phase toward formal solicitation development.