Transmission, Mechanical

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 6 commercial mechanical transmissions with an additional 6-unit option under National Stock Number 2520-01-608-2438. This firm fixed-price contract requires the transmissions to meet specific military packaging and shipping standards outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, with each unit weighing approximately 1,253 pounds and measuring 41.8 x 34.3 x 53 inches when packaged. Only JCB Inc. (CAGE code 0JKF0) is approved to provide these transmissions using manufacturer part numbers 400/C2670 or 332/F0921, making this a sole-source procurement. The solicitation was issued on September 22, 2025, with electronic offers due by November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST via email submission. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with various federal acquisition regulations, including unique item identification requirements and electronic payment processing through Wide Area WorkFlow.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualifying contractors, though JCB Inc. appears to be the sole approved manufacturer for these specific transmission units. The contract specifies inspection and acceptance at origin with delivery required to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Each transmission unit must be packaged according to detailed special packaging instructions, including filling to operating level with specified lubricant, sealing with appropriate caps and plugs, and utilizing metal foil bags with desiccant units. The procurement carries a DO-rating certification for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use, indicating its critical nature for military operations. While specific dollar values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves substantial military-grade equipment with stringent packaging and delivery requirements that suggest significant contract value.