Winch, Drum, Vehicular

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking potential sources for a Vehicular Winch Drum used in the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) M1070A1 vehicle. The pre-solicitation notice targets manufacturers who can supply a minimum of 12 and maximum of 263 winch drums over a 5-year long-term contract period. The specific item has a National Stock Number (NSN) of 2590-01-592-5936 and part number 52060-008, originally manufactured by DP Manufacturing, Inc. Currently, the government does not possess the technical data package (TDP), detailed drawings, or performance specifications for this item, which makes this sources sought notice critical for identifying potential suppliers. Interested vendors are required to respond by the close of business on June 11, 2025, with the goal of determining industry capability to manufacture these critical military vehicle components.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers. The contract appears to be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a total potential quantity of 263 winch drums over the 5-year contract period. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for a critical military vehicle component used in heavy equipment transportation and potential vehicle recovery operations. The solicitation falls under the NAICS category 333923 for Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing and the Product Service Code (PSC) 2590 for Miscellaneous Vehicular Components. The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting this sources sought notice to comprehensively assess industry capabilities and potential manufacturers who can meet the technical requirements for these specialized vehicular winch drums.