Synopsis, Motor Engine Starter, NSN: 2920-01-460-0271

The Department of the Army is procuring a Motor Engine Starter (NSN: 2920-01-460-0271, P/N: 207-1516) through a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 procedures and will result in the award of a single contract for the estimated supplies specified. The procurement is restricted to small businesses that are authorized distributors for Caterpillar Inc. (CAGE 11083). While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, the contract structure indicates that pricing and compliance with authorized distributor status will be critical factors. The solicitation is expected to be posted electronically within 2 to 4 weeks from April 6, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 21, 2026; interested parties must monitor the government contracting portal regularly for amendments and updates, as failure to respond to any issued amendments by the deadline may render proposals nonresponsive.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside, meaning only certified small businesses meeting the authorized distributor requirement are eligible to compete. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractor or current supplier. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this notice, and the estimated quantity of motor engine starters required is not provided. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission, as registration is a mandatory requirement for all entities providing goods or services to the Department of Defense. The technical data package will be made available when the formal solicitation is released to the public.