Wheel Assembly

This contract solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren under solicitation number SPRDL126R0103, calls for a full and open competition to procure Wheel Assemblies under a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement. The specific item involved is a military wheel assembly identified by NSN 2530-01-514-8514 and part numbers 6615122/1YHH8 and 12500820/19207. The contract requires a minimum guaranteed quantity of 129 assemblies with a potential maximum of 3,623 units. Delivery and inspection points are at the origin, with FOB terms set as Origin and packaging to Military Packaging Level B standards. The place of performance and contracting office is located in Warren, Michigan, with Angela Saunders serving as a primary point of contact. The contract’s scope centers on the strict packaging, preservation, handling, and safe transportation of tire and wheel assemblies consistent with multiple military and industry standards including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and shelf-life labeling, MIL-STD-147 for palletizing, and applicable ASTM container specifications. Preservation requirements include applying protective preservatives to external rubber surfaces and controlling shelf life with proper markings. Handling provisions specify inflation safety using OSHA-approved cages and rigorous packaging constraints such as prohibition of load overhang on pallets, height limits for palletized assemblies, and restrictions on air shipment per IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Marking and labeling requirements include strict warnings and handling instructions to prevent damage or injury. Although the contract lacks explicit FAR clauses, evaluation criteria, pricing data, and explicit invoice or payment instructions, it establishes comprehensive technical and logistical requirements as enforceable conditions for the awarded contractor, designated by CAGE code 19207. Deviations from packaging or handling requirements require prior authorization via a designated Army packaging waiver contact email. The contract emphasizes adherence to military safety, quality, and transport standards throughout the procurement’s performance period.