Differential, Driving

This sources sought notice pertains to the procurement of the Differential Drivin component, identified by NSN 2520-01-498-9104, intended for use in the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The contract is set for a five-year long-term contract (LTC) with a minimum order quantity of 12 units and a maximum of 300 units. The part number associated with this item is 12469309, with manufacturer part number 606279-1. Notably, there is no technical data package (TDP) available, and qualification testing and evaluation are required for potential suppliers to become approved sources. Achieving source approval does not guarantee future business but allows suppliers to compete in subsequent solicitations. The notice emphasizes that this is not an open solicitation like an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, but rather a market research effort to identify qualified sources. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package, with detailed requirements available through specified links. The Department of Defense’s DLA Land Warren office manages this process, with Stacy M. Johnson serving as the point of contact. The response deadline is June 27, 2025, and the procurement is part of the NAICS code 336350, which covers motor vehicle parts manufacturing. This initiative aims to identify capable suppliers for future contracting opportunities related to military vehicle components.