Steering tie rod

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for steering tie rods (NSN 2530-01-363-4366) to identify potential suppliers for a planned Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC/Long-Term Contract) solicitation. The agency seeks feedback from manufacturers and distributors regarding their capability to supply this component, which falls under NAICS category 336330 for motor vehicle steering and suspension components manufacturing. Key contract requirements include a three-year base period with single option years, quantity price breaks, and the ability to meet an anticipated annual demand. Interested suppliers must provide detailed responses to a market research questionnaire and spreadsheet that address business classification, manufacturing capabilities, cost and pricing data availability, commercial item determinations, delivery capabilities, and production limitations. Responses to the market research questionnaire are due by April 13, 2026, which is five days from the posting date, allowing potential suppliers limited time to submit their feedback on the proposed contract structure.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. The market research indicates an annual demand quantity of 1,919 units with an estimated annual demand value of $930,676.76, providing potential contractors with visibility into the procurement volume and spending expectations. The contract will require suppliers to address cost or pricing data submissions for what may potentially become a contract valued over $2,000,000, along with compliance documentation such as published catalogs, commercial sales history, and proprietary drawings. No technical drawings are currently available for this item, requiring suppliers to work from existing specifications and industry standards. Contractors selected for this anticipated long-term contract will need to demonstrate their capacity to meet delivery schedules, provide hazardous material compliance information if applicable, and comply with military packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-129.