Wheel Assembly, Pneumatic

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is preparing to solicit bids for a Pneumatic Wheel Assembly with National Stock Number 2530-01-514-7903, specifically part number 12496888. This procurement is structured as a Five-Year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for military tire and wheel components. A comprehensive Technical Data Package (TDP) will accompany the solicitation, which is expected to be posted on SAM (System for Award Management) approximately two weeks from the pre-solicitation notice date of October 3, 2024. The full solicitation details, including specific evaluation criteria, will be outlined in the forthcoming document. Potential vendors should carefully review the Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) and technical specifications prior to submission, with proposals due by October 18, 2024.

The contract has no specific small business set-aside designation and will be open to all qualified manufacturers in the Tire Manufacturing (NAICS 326211) category. The contract includes a minimum guaranteed quantity of 52 assemblies and a maximum estimated quantity of 1,575 assemblies over the five-year period. Delivery will be FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. The assemblies must meet strict military packaging standards, including specific inflation procedures, safety requirements, and packaging protocols. Vendors will need to demonstrate capabilities in producing pneumatic wheel assemblies that comply with military specifications, with particular attention to the detailed packaging and safety instructions provided in the Special Packaging Instruction document.