Wheel and Run-flat Assembly

This procurement is for a three-year requirements contract with no maximum quantity restriction for the Wheel and Run-flat Assembly, identified by NSN 2530-01-493-5859 and manufacturer part number 12563652, sourced from Cage code 19207. The contract operates under a firm fixed-price structure with separate line items for each of the three ordering years and a separately priced First Article Test clination for one unit. Deliveries are exclusively directed to Defense Distribution Depot - Red River (BR4), with FOB Destination terms, and shipments must begin either 670 days after the delivery order if First Article Testing is required or 260 days thereafter if waived or for subsequent orders, maintaining a cadence of 256 units every thirty days, though accelerated schedules are permissible at no extra cost. The Technical Data Package governs manufacturing, including strict adherence to approved part numbers and material specifications, such as CARC coating requiring a minimum 504-hour neutral salt spray resistance per ASTM B117, with all items subject to Origin inspection and acceptance by the Government. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1, SPI AK00000001 Revision D, MIL-STD-129 Revision R, and MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification, including mandatory adhesive-backed labels on the tread and specific hazard warnings for split rim assemblies, while shelf life and transportation markings are the contractor’s responsibility. Quality assurance requires ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent certification, with full flow-down to subcontracts for critical processes, and First Article Testing must conform to IPA 12563652 and SAE J1992, where one successful unit serves as the manufacturing standard. The solicitation includes a reverse auction provision, which may be activated after the submission deadline of July 22, 2026, Eastern Time, requiring contractors to be registered on the DLA Procurex system and to have completed mandatory online training prior to participation. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email in PDF format, with a cost proposal in Excel, using a specific subject line format, and vendors must maintain an active SAM.gov account. Offers are evaluated on lowest price, including transportation, with a 10 percent HUBZone price preference applied unless waived, and must fully satisfy all material requirements and responsibility criteria under