Tie rod end, steerin

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a competitive procurement for tie rod ends (National Stock Number 2530991560476), classified within the motor vehicle steering and suspension components manufacturing industry. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation is open to all responsible sources and will be evaluated based on timely electronic submission of quotes; however, only approved sources designated as 75Q65 4391375 and U7775 7168.52 are pre-qualified for this procurement. The solicitation does not include specifications, plans, or drawings, requiring interested contractors to rely on the NSN designation and approved source information. Quotes must be submitted electronically, with a deadline of November 28, 2025, giving potential bidders eleven days to prepare and submit their responses. Hard copies of the solicitation are not available, necessitating all interested parties to access the RFQ through the provided electronic link.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities. The government requires delivery of 524 units of tie rod ends to DLA Distribution at Barstow within 157 days after award. The relatively short delivery timeline and specific quantity requirements indicate an urgent operational need for this steering component. While no explicit budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice, the combination of the small business set-aside, specific NSN requirement, and pre-approved source list suggests a straightforward procurement process focused on securing qualified suppliers capable of meeting the abbreviated delivery schedule. Interested contractors should verify their eligibility and approved source status before submitting their electronic quotes.