Towbar, motor vehicle

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for motor vehicle towbars, specifically NSN 2540016631639. This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks an initial quantity of 11 units with delivery required within 112 days. The procurement may result in an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a one-year term or until aggregate orders reach $350,000, whichever occurs first. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes, which must be submitted electronically by April 23, 2026. While evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, the solicitation indicates that an approved source designation exists (73T77 DP8080C), suggesting that compliance with specified manufacturing standards or supplier qualifications will be important considerations. Specifications, plans, and drawings are not available separately; bidders should obtain all technical requirements from the RFQ link provided.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The procurement is anticipated to generate approximately four orders per year under the IDC, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of one unit per order. The estimated contract value ceiling of $350,000 represents the aggregate limit for orders placed during the contract term. Deliveries will be made to various Defense Logistics Agency depots located throughout the continental United States and overseas locations, with international shipments routed through consolidation and containerization points. The NAICS classification 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing) and PSC code 25 (Vehicular Equipment Components) indicate that suppliers in the automotive components manufacturing sector should consider this opportunity.