Steering Gear
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- Solicitation number
- 2026-SPRDL126Q0053
- Agency
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Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking qualified sources for steering gear components (NSN 2530-01-581-0437, Part No. XD120SF1 or 3807652) designed for extreme duty applications supporting Heavy Equipment Transporter vehicles (M746, M747, M911). This is a Sources Sought Notice intended to identify potential suppliers rather than an open solicitation, and prospective vendors must complete qualification testing and evaluation to become approved sources. The steering gear, manufactured to withstand axle ratings of 22,000-24,000 lbs, is currently utilized in heavy construction, mining, rigging, and military applications. Suppliers interested in competing for future solicitations must meet the Source Approval Program requirements established by the Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), with detailed qualification expectations outlined in the Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements. The deadline for submissions or inquiries is March 6, 2026, and interested parties should direct questions to the Source Approval Officer at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil.
This pre-solicitation notice involves no set-aside designations and does not identify current contractors or incumbents. The base period requirement calls for three units of the steering gear, with an additional three units specified for the option period, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this notice. Source approval does not guarantee future business awards; qualification merely provides the opportunity to compete on subsequent solicitations. Vendors should note that the Government does not currently possess a Technical Data Package, requiring suppliers to rely on component specifications and historical performance data from Sheppard and other industry sources. Companies interested in pursuing this opportunity should review the full Source Approval Program guidelines and SAR Package Requirements available through TACOM's ombudsman office before submitting qualification documentation.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice
2026-SPRDL126Q0053
Item Name: Steering Gear
NSN: 2530-01-581-0437
Part No: (78222) XD120SF1 or
(75Q65) 3807652
Base Period Quantity: 3 each
Option Period: 3 each
End Item: Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) M746, M747, M911
The Government does not have a Technical Data Package (TDP).
Per Sheppard’s website, the XD120™ steering gear is designed for extreme duty applications with single gear capability to axle ratings of 22,000 – 24,000 lbs. This gear is currently in use in heavy construction, mining, rigging, and military applications.
Please note the following:
*This notice is not an open solicitation i.e., Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).
*Qualification testing and evaluation are required to become an approved source.
*Source approval does not guarantee business.
*Qualifying as an approved source only provides the opportunity to compete
on future solicitations.
Additional Information:
*Source Approval Program
https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman
*Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements
https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/source-approval-request
Point of Contact:
Title: Source Approval Officer
Email: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Gear | Award Notice | |
| Steering Gear | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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