HORN BUTTON, VEHICLE

Award SPE7LX26FB0CY is an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to AM General LLC (CAGE 34623) on August 17, 2026. This specific delivery order, operating under base contract SPE7LX24D0020, is valued at $12,121.94 for the procurement of vehicle components, specifically vehicle horn buttons (NSN 2530013533010) and straight headed pins (NSN 5315015162062). The overall base year value for the associated Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Competitive Initiative is estimated at $221,000, with the contract structure including a base year and two one-year option periods. Performance is centered at the contractor's facility in South Bend, Indiana, with FOB terms set to Origin. Inspection occurs at the origin, while final acceptance is conducted by the government at designated delivery points, including DLA Distribution centers in New Cumberland, PA, Barstow, CA, and Albany, GA. Delivery timelines range from 59 to 118 days after receipt of order. Packaging, marking, and labeling must strictly adhere to the PIDS-AMG document and applicable DoD standards such as MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1. The contract incorporates several key regulatory requirements, including FAR 52.232-40 for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and DFARS 252.247-7023, which mandates the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transportation. Compliance with maritime transportation rules requires specific reporting of bills of lading and a certification on the final invoice. Administrative oversight is managed by Contracting Officer Brend Griffin and Local Admin Aric Allen at the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio.