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TIE ROD END, STEERING

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SPE7LX26R0102Federal

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DLA Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought action under solicitation SPE7LX26R0102 to identify capable manufacturers for steering tie rod ends, identified by NSN 2530015556209. This long term contract requirement has an estimated annual demand quantity of 2,450 units. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336330 for Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components Manufacturing, which carries a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The items must be acquired from approved manufacturing sources as specified on source control or selected item drawings, as technical data and government data rights are not available to permit other sources or qualification testing. Interested parties must submit a completed market survey and spreadsheet to the primary point of contact, Kristina Blanton, by September 8, 2026. Technical data packages and drawings are available for authorized users via the TDMT website or the DLA Internet Bid Board System.

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DLA seeks manufacturers for steering tie rod ends with annual demand of 2,450 units.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Land And MaritimeView Agency

NAICS

336330 - Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH, 43218, USA

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NONE

Documents

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Market+Research+Spreadsheet+-+CL26071004.xlsx

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Market+Research+Questionnaire+-+CL26071004.docx

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DLA Source Approval Request and Alternate Offer Guide

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
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Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
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1.  ACTION CODE:  Sources Sought


2.  CLASSIFICATION CODE:  25


3.  PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:  Kristina Blanton


4.  SOLICITATION NUMBER:  SPE7LX26R0102


5.  DESCRIPTION:  TIE ROD END, STEERING



DLA Weapons Support is preparing to solicit a long-term contract for the NSN(s) listed below.  AMC/AMSC (1/B).



Also shown are the currently approved manufacturer(s) and associated part number(s) for the item(s).  While DLA Weapons Support may have drawings/specifications associated with the item(s), only the source(s) listed below are currently approved.  Drawings can be downloaded by authorized users from the TDMT website via the Internet at https://tdmt.dla.mil or via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/.  TDMT contains the TDP (Technical Data Packages), Engineering Data Lists (EDLs) and digitized drawings for open BSM-DIBBS procurements.  Drawing will be available with solicitation if applicable.  Drawings can be downloaded by authorized users and by doing a query for (SPE7LX26R0102) as the solicitation number within the “Acquisition Documents” icon.  Problems with TDMT can be addressed by calling 844-347-2457, press 5 and say D-L-A and/or via email at Tech/Quality Helpdesk at DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Helpdesk.Tech.Quality@dla.mill.  Do not call the buyer for Drawing Item Issues.



The part(s) must be acquired from the manufacturing source(s) specified on a source control or selected item drawing as defined by the current version of DoD-STD-100.  Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources, nor qualification testing of another part, nor use of a second source part in the intended application.



Sources interested in offering on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey and spreadsheet and return the completed copies to Kristina Blanton at Kristina.Blanton@dla.mil by 09/08/2026.



Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Indexes ‐ based on weighted average of the following index(es):


WPIP1412.Q.FOS (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)



CLIN 0001 - 336330 (Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard is 1,000



Please review the below NSN(s) and provide us with any source(s) that are able to manufacture the item(s).

Please also provide the location of the manufacturer(s) (City and State OR Country if applicable).

Please also provide POC(s) for any manufacturer(s) if available.



We thank you in advance for your assistance.



CLIN:  0001


NSN:  2530015556209


ITEM NAME:  TIE ROD END, STEERING


CAGE:  19207, 34623, 63477


DWG:  12507024, 12507024, SE640


UM:  EA


EST YEARLY QTY (ADQ):  2,450

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