CONNECTING ROD,PIST
ID: SPRDL125R0126Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

PSC

DIESEL ENGINES AND COMPONENTS (2815)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6f091d6a013046ceb487abdce57808ac/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren, is seeking industry input for the procurement of 520 connecting rods (NSN: 2815003949702, Part Number: 11683934) essential for the AVDS-1790 2-Series Diesel Engine utilized in M88 Recovery Vehicles. These forged steel connecting rods play a critical role in transferring motion between the piston and crankshaft within the engine assembly, underscoring their importance in the maintenance and repair of various armored vehicles, including the Abrams and Bradley platforms. The solicitation for this opportunity is expected to be published around July 2025, and interested suppliers must meet Source Approval Program requirements, which include vehicle-level qualification testing. For further details, potential suppliers can contact Muhammad Kah at Muhammad.kah@dla.mil or by phone at 586-467-1203.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Muhammad Kah
    (586) 467-1203
    Muhammad.kah@dla.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice 2025-DLA-01010 solicits industry input for the procurement of 520 connecting rods (NSN: 2815003949702, Part Number: 11683934) vital for the AVDS-1790 2-Series Diesel Engine used in M88 Recovery Vehicles. These connecting rods, forged from steel, are crucial for transferring motion between the piston and crankshaft in the engine's assembly. The M88 plays an essential role in military operations, particularly in the maintenance and repair of various armored vehicles, including Abrams and Bradley platforms. The solicitation will be published around July 2025, but technical data is not available since these parts are sourced solely from Fairlane Tool Company and Renk America LLC. This market research effort, compliant with FAR Part 10, seeks to identify any additional potential suppliers, emphasizing that responses are voluntary and will not incur government financial responsibility. Interested suppliers must meet Source Approval Program requirements, which include vehicle-level qualification testing. For details on the approval process, interested parties can contact the Source Approval Officer via email. This notice underscores the government's commitment to exploring alternative sources for essential military components while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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