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TIE ROD END, STEERING

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SPE7LX26R0102Federal

Submission Closed09/08/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

DLA Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought action under solicitation SPE7LX26R0102 to identify capable manufacturers for a long-term contract regarding steering tie rod ends, identified by NSN 2530015556209. The estimated annual quantity is 2,450 units. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 336330 for Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested sources must submit a completed market survey and spreadsheet to Kristina Blanton by September 8, 2026, including the manufacturer's location and point of contact. The procurement is restricted to approved manufacturing sources as defined by DoD-STD-100, as technical data and government rights are not available for other sources. Approved CAGE codes include 19207, 34623, and 63477, with associated drawings 12507024 and SE640. For those seeking to become an approved source, the DLA Source Approval Request and Alternate Offer guidelines require comprehensive documentation, including quality program certifications such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, detailed manufacturing plans, and data certifications. Special requirements apply to Critical Safety Items and reverse engineering efforts, which necessitate strict adherence to reporting and verification standards.

General Info

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

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH, 43218, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DLA Source Approval Request and Alternate Offer Guide

27 pages · guidance

High

CL26071004 Long Term Contract Market Research Questionnaire

2 pages · sources-sought

Low

Market Research Spreadsheet - CL26071004

2 pages · other

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 27

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 8

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/08/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime

Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

Contacts

Kristina Blanton

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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 +1 (555) 000-0000, press 5 and say D-L-A and/or via email at Tech/Quality Helpdesk at contact@example.gov. 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 contact@example.gov 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