Place of performanceColumbus, OH, 43218, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
This Sources Sought is for a long-term contract for TIE ROD END, STEERING, requiring manufacturers of specified NSNs. Interested sources must complete a market survey and return it by September 8, 2026. [1]
Key points
Item is TIE ROD END, STEERING, NSN 2530015556209 [1]
Response deadline is September 8, 2026, to Kristina Blanton [1]
Only listed manufacturers are currently approved sources [1]
Sources
Alternate+Offer+and+Source+Approval+Request+Guidance.pdfISO 9001, ASQ/ANSI E4, ASME NQA-1, SAE AS9100, and ISO/TS 16949, and product or process specific quality standards such as SAE AS5553.) o Quality control manual o Latest survey results performed by a Government agency and/or prime contractor, including DCMA Pre-Award Survey Reports (if applicable) DLA SAR and AO Guide 11
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ISO 9001, ASQ/ANSI E4, ASME NQA-1, SAE AS9100, and ISO/TS 16949, and product or process specific quality standards such as SAE AS5553.) o Quality control manual o Latest survey results performed by a Government agency and/or prime contractor, including DCMA Pre-Award Survey Reports (if applicable) DLA SAR and AO Guide 11
If the packages meet minimum requirements, and there is a need for further technical review and approval, a request is sent to the services for thorough study, evaluation, and testing (if necessary). (Rest of page left intentionally blank) DLA SAR and AO Guide 9
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1. ACTION CODE: Sources Sought 2. CLASSIFICATION CODE: 25 3. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Kristina Blanton 4. SOLICITATION NUMBER: SPE7LX26R0102 5. DESCRIPTION: TIE ROD END, STEERING DLA Weapons Support is preparing to solicit a long-term contract for the NSN(s) listed below. AMC/AMSC (1/B). Also shown are the currently approved manufacturer(s) and associated part number(s) for the item(s). While DLA Weapons Support may have drawings/specifications associated with the item(s), only the source(s) listed below are currently approved. Drawings can be downloaded by authorized users from the TDMT website via the Internet at https://tdmt.dla.mil or via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. TDMT contains the TDP (Technical Data Packages), Engineering Data Lists (EDLs) and digitized drawings for open BSM-DIBBS procurements. Drawing will be available with solicitation if applicable. Drawings can be downloaded by authorized users and by doing a query for (SPE7LX26R0102) as the solicitation number within the "Acquisition Documents" icon. Problems with TDMT can be addressed by calling 844-347-2457, press 5 and say D-L-A and/or via email at Tech/Quality Helpdesk at DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Helpdesk.Tech.Quality@dla.mill. Do not call the buyer for Drawing Item Issues. The part(s) must be acquired from the manufacturing source(s) specified on a source control or selected item drawing as defined by the current version of DoD-STD-100. Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources, nor qualification testing of another part, nor use of a second source part in the intended application. Sources interested in offering on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey and spreadsheet and return the completed copies to Kristina Blanton at Kristina.Blanton@dla.mil by 09/08/2026. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Indexes ? based on weighted average of the following index(es): WPIP1412.Q.FOS (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories) CLIN 0001 - 336330 (Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Please review the below NSN(s) and provide us with any source(s) that are able to manufacture the item(s). Please also provide the location of the manufacturer(s) (City and State OR Country if applicable). Please also provide POC(s) for any manufacturer(s) if available. We thank you in advance for your assistance. CLIN: 0001 NSN: 2530015556209 ITEM NAME: TIE ROD END, STEERING CAGE: 19207, 34623, 63477 DWG: 12507024, 12507024, SE640 UM: EA EST YEARLY QTY (ADQ): 2,450
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