The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, is preparing to issue a presolicitation for a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the procurement of National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-011942049, specifically a steering tie rod. This acquisition is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of military vehicles, with an estimated annual demand quantity of 1,431 units. The solicitation is expected to be released around December 18, 2024, with responses due approximately by January 17, 2025, and will be available exclusively online. Interested vendors should contact Marshall Lynn at Marshall.Lynn@dla.mil or Tracy Holmes at tracy.holmes@dla.mil for further details and to ensure compliance with export-control requirements.