TIE ROD, STEERING

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime office will release a Request for Proposal (RFP) around April 30, 2026, for the procurement of a commercial item identified as "25--Tie Rod, Steering" under solicitation number SPE7LX-26-R-0060. This procurement will be conducted as an unrestricted competition with other than full and open competition, utilizing FAR Part 12 acquisition procedures for commercial items. The contract is expected to be an indefinite quantity contract with a base year plus four option years, not to exceed five years in total. Quantity breaks for the item will be specified in the solicitation, which will also detail inspection and acceptance requirements, packaging specifications, and government delivery expectations for DLA Direct stocking requirements. Proposals will be evaluated based on multiple factors including price, past performance, and delivery, with cost or pricing data requirements determined at the National Stock Number (NSN) level. Drawings related to the item, if applicable, will be made available on the DLA cFolders website for authorized users once the solicitation is released. The solicitation will be posted on the DIBBS website and remain open for approximately 30 days, providing sufficient time for vendors to review the solicitation and submit proposals. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Patrick Laugherty from the DLA office in Columbus, Ohio.