MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
ID: SPRDL1-25-R-0220Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND WARRENWARREN, MI, 48397, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

GUNS, 75MM THROUGH 125MM (1015)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9cf6f86ec2bf4d85b18dea5124b11b77/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren, is seeking sources for the procurement of a Manual Drive Assembly, specifically NSN 1015-01-694-6779, as part of a total small business set-aside initiative. The requirement includes a quantity of 168 units, with an option for an additional 168, to support the Abrams Tank program, highlighting the critical role of this component in military operations. Interested vendors must provide their company details, including size status and capability statements, by submitting inquiries to the primary contact, Tania Lawson-Henderson, at TANIA.LAWSON-HENDERSON@DLA.MIL, before the deadline of August 20, 2025. This request for information (RFI) is intended to identify potential suppliers and does not constitute a commitment to procure.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TANIA LAWSON-HENDERSON
    (586) 703-7479
    TANIA.LAWSON-HENDERSON@DLA.MIL
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    SPRDL125R0220.pdf
    This government solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0220) is for a Firm Fixed Price supply contract for 168 units of "MANUAL DRIVE AS" (NSN: 1015-01-694-6779, Mfr Part Number: 12590868), with an option for an additional 168 units. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submission of offers via email to the Contract Specialist, Tania Lawson-Henderson (tania.lawson-henderson@dla.mil), and strict adherence to deadlines. Access to Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which contain drawings and specifications, is granted through SAM.gov after vendors obtain a DD 2345 certification. Key requirements include military-grade packaging and marking (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and Passive RFID tagging), origin inspection and acceptance (ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent), and adherence to specific heavy and light phosphate coating procedures. Contractors must retain supply chain traceability documentation for ten years and are responsible for producing shop drawings and ensuring item interchangeability. Compliance with Unique Item Identification (UII) marking for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, or as specified, is also required.
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