CHAIN, ASSEMBLY, TIRE : 2540

The contract solicitation SPE7L126R0052 for 168 pairs of CHAIN, ASSEMBLY, TIRE (NSN 2540-12-408-4138) is a sole-source acquisition justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the technical unavailability of competitive alternatives, as designated by AMSC Code D. The requirement is limited to parts manufactured by RUD KETTEN RIEGER U. DIETZ GMBH (CAGE D3800) and sourced through the small business dealer KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC (CAGE 7Z016), with a 100% option to procure an additional 168 pairs, bringing the potential total to 336 pairs. The acquisition, valued at up to $900,000, is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with no unit pricing or extended cost details provided. Market research was conducted, including outreach to potential vendors and posting on the DLA Bid Board for over 30 days, with no viable alternatives identified, validating the non-competitive nature of the award. Performance is to occur in Columbus, Ohio, where acceptance and inspection by the government will take place, with no specific inspection criteria beyond form, fit, and functional interchangeability with existing equipment. The contract requires technical certification from the Product Specialist confirming the validity of the AMSC D designation and the impossibility of obtaining competitive technical data. No packaging, preservation, marking, or invoicing standards are specified, and neither WAWF nor IPP are referenced. The Contracting Officer is Monica L. Whiting, with no designated COR or COTR identified. Payment details, accounting codes, and delivery schedules are not provided, and there are no security clearance, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest requirements. Offerors must submit proposals by March 15, 2026, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System and SAM.gov, with the solicitation having been posted on June 10, 2026.