Presolicitation SPE7LX26R0075, Track Suspension Pivot Arm Assembly

The procurement is for a Pivot Arm Assembly identified by National Stock Number 2530-01-179-1417, with an estimated annual quantity of 129 units, issued on a per-each basis. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item requiring adherence to specific engineering drawings, quality assurance provisions, and manufacturing standards, including a mandated forging process that necessitates designated tooling. Technical compliance is governed by a comprehensive set of referenced documents including Basic Drawing NR 19207 12323883 Revision NR E and multiple QAPs and reference drawings, along with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The assembly contains components governed by Qualified Products or Manufacturers Lists, and configuration changes must be processed through an Engineering Change Proposal Request for Variance per RQ002. The contract is classified under NAICS 336992 with a small business size standard of 1,500 or fewer employees, and while no specific set-aside is applied, small business participation is one of the key evaluation factors alongside price, delivery, and past performance. The solicitation will be available on DLA’s Internet Bid Site on or about June 26, 2026, with offers due by June 27, 2026, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit. Delivery must occur 223 days after order placement, with inspection and acceptance performed at the origin, and the resulting contract will be an indefinite quantity type with an option to extend for up to five years total including base and option periods. Export-controlled technical data applies under ITAR or EAR, mandating JCP certification for access and compliance, with cybersecurity requirements aligned to CMMC Level 2 through either third-party assessment or self-assessment. Packaging must strictly follow Special Packaging Instruction AK11791417 Revision D, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and RP001 requirements, including prohibition of mercury compounds and a ban on sticky residues, while marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, omitting item nomenclature for protected cargo and including the special marking "ARROW UP OPEN THIS SIDE MECHANICAL HANDLING REQUIRED." Offerors must provide company and cage codes, business size certification, SBA socioeconomic classification, and disclose whether they act as manufacturer or distributor, including manufacturer details and small business status. Certified cost data may be required if the contract