Wheel assembly, pneumatic

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Land Warren) is preparing to solicit bids for a wheel assembly procurement for Rough Terrain Forklifts. Specifically, the contract involves pneumatic wheel assemblies with National Stock Number 2530-01-572-4923, associated with part number 12618906. The planned procurement is structured as a 5-year firm-fixed-price contract with a Technical Data Package (TDP) dated 15 March 2025. The solicitation is expected to be released on 23 May 2025, with a closing date of 23 June 2025, targeting suppliers capable of providing wheel assemblies that meet precise military specifications. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the pre-solicitation notice, vendors will likely be assessed on their ability to meet technical requirements, packaging standards, and delivery capabilities.

The contract has no specific set-aside designation and will be open to competitive bidding. The procurement anticipates a minimum quantity of 179 wheel assemblies and a maximum of 600 units over the 5-year contract period, with delivery FOB at destination. The technical specifications require strict adherence to color standards (green 383 or tan 686 per FED-STD-595) and compliance with specialized packaging instructions outlined in the Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) document. Potential suppliers will need to demonstrate capabilities in motor vehicle parts manufacturing, specifically in wheel and tire assembly production for military vehicles. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) and PSC code 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, And Track Components), indicating the specialized nature of the procurement.