MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

SOL #: SPRDL1-25-R-0220Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA LAND WARREN

WARREN, MI, 48397, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Small Arms (332994)

PSC

Aircraft, Fixed Wing (1510)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de21bf0d84b0486cb3f9fe94a868b46d/view

Timeline

Posted

Aug 5, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

Response Deadline

Aug 20, 2025, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren is soliciting offers for the procurement of MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY (NSN: 1015-01-694-6779, Part Number: 12590868) for the JE – ABRAMS Tank. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

Item: MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY (NSN: 1015-01-694-6779, Part Number: 12590868).
Quantity: 168 units, with an option for an additional 168 units.
Technical Requirements: Specific requirements for "Heavy Phosphate Coating" and "Light Phosphate Coating" are outlined, referencing MIL-DTL-16232G and TT-C-490G.
Packaging: "MILITARY" preservation and "LEVEL B" packing.
Inspection & Acceptance: To be performed at "Origin".
Delivery: Required within 240 days after contract award.
Technical Data Packages (TDPs): Available via SAM.gov; may contain export-controlled information and require specific certifications.

Contract Details

Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
FOB: Destination.
Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional: Demilitarization and Trade Security Control requirements are applicable.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist, Tania Lawson-Henderson (TANIA.LAWSON-HENDERSON@DLA.MIL).
Closing Date: June 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that meets all material requirements and responsibility criteria. Evaluation factors include "EVALUATION OF OPTIONS" and "WAIVER OF UNITED KINGDOM LEVIES--EVALUATION OF OFFERS" (detailed in Section M of the solicitation).
Communications: Electronic submission of all communications is required. Questions should be submitted in writing via email.