Wheel and Tire Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking a 5-year requirements contract for a Wheel and Tire Assembly with National Stock Number 2530-01-508-2786, part number 13015992. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that a comprehensive technical data package (TDP) with purchased-parts restrictions will govern the procurement, and all offers must strictly adhere to government specifications. The solicitation is expected to be released on March 7, 2025, with a 30-day response period closing approximately April 7, 2025. Contractors will need to be prepared for potential reverse auction pricing, which requires registration in the DLA's reverse auction system and completion of online training. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin, with FOB destination terms, and the contract will involve detailed packaging and preservation requirements as outlined in the Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) document.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designation and is open to qualified manufacturers in the Tire Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326211). The contract establishes a minimum 5-year quantity of 518 units, with an estimated maximum potential quantity of 12,975 units. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the scope suggests a significant procurement opportunity for tire and wheel assembly manufacturers. The solicitation will include DLAD provision 52.215-9023, enabling a reverse auction pricing mechanism, which will require contractors to be technically prepared and competitively positioned. Interested vendors must carefully review the technical data package, understand the packaging specifications, and be prepared to meet strict military-grade manufacturing and preservation standards for these critical vehicular components.