AXLE, VEHICULAR, NONDRIVING

This contract is for the procurement of two non-driving vehicular axles, identified by NSN 2530013971157 and part numbers SW28721-2 and TNT4270QH12, supplied by DRS Sustenance Systems, Inc. and Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC. The requirement is for a total quantity of two units delivered FOB origin within 193 days, with zero variance allowed in quantity. All items must be individually packaged in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging requirements, explicitly prohibiting bare placement on pallets. Special marking with code ZZ requires arrows indicating “UP” and “OPEN THIS SIDE” along with a notation that mechanical handling is required. The product is designated as a critical application item and must be free of mercury or mercury compounds in all preservation, packaging, and marking materials. Packaging, marking, and shipping of hazardous materials must be assessed by the manufacturer and reported to DLA Land and Maritime prior to award. Delivery is to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, TX, and the contract falls under a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 336350. The solicitation was issued on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and the required delivery date is February 20, 2027. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the contract are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the revision effective on the solicitation issue date controlling unless amended.