Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A)

The contract pertains to a sources sought notice for the procurement of pneumatic tire wheel assemblies, specifically NSN 2530-01-718-2856, used on the Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF). The base quantity requested is 217 units, with an option for an additional 217 units. This component is essential for the LCRTF II 5K, which supports logistical operations such as clearing landing zones and loading or unloading tactical vehicles, aircraft, and ISO containers. The notice is not a solicitation for bids but an initial step in identifying and qualifying potential suppliers to become approved sources through a qualification testing and evaluation process. Interested parties must respond by January 23, 2026, to have the opportunity to be approved as sources, which would allow them to compete in future solicitations but does not guarantee a contract award. The program emphasizes that source approval alone does not ensure business. Additional information and requirements for the source approval request package are available through the Army’s Source Approval Program. Key contacts include the Source Approval Officer and Patricia M. Roussin from the Defense Logistics Agency Land in Warren, Michigan. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically through the DLA Land Warren office, under NAICS code 326211.