Wheel Assembly, Pneumatic
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 has issued a Justification & Approval (J&A) for the sole-source procurement of Tire & Wheel Assemblies (NSN 2530-01-598-4010) from JCB, Inc. This action justifies a new five-year, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The J&A was published on March 25, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This J&A supports the acquisition of Wheel Assembly, Pneumatic, part number 34720198, which is critical for the High Mobility Engineer Excavator - Type I (HMEE-I). The procurement is justified on a sole-source basis due to the unavailability of technical data and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering or obtaining data rights from other sources. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice, did not identify any other qualified sources.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five ordering years
- Estimated Value: Approved for acquisitions greater than $15M but less than $100M.
- Quantities:
- Guaranteed Minimum Quantity (GMQ): 212 each
- Estimated Five-Year Quantity: 2,475 each
- Maximum Contract Quantity: 2,475 each
Key Requirements
The solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0063, issued July 7, 2025) details the procurement of the "TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY" (NSN: 2530-01-598-4010) from the approved manufacturer JCB, Inc. (CAGE: 0JKF0), Mfr Part Number: 347/20198.
- Packaging & Marking: Requires "Level Preservation: Military" and "Level Packing: B". Detailed instructions are provided in document
SPI AK00000001 Rev D TWA.pdf, specifying MIL-STD-2073-1, handling precautions, and IATA regulations. - Inspection & Acceptance: At Origin.
- Deliveries: FOB Destination.
- Technical Data Package (TDP): Not included with the solicitation, reinforcing the sole-source justification.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is restricted to JCB, Inc. as the end-item manufacturer and owner of the Technical Data Package (TDP). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). While the initial solicitation mentioned "Unrestricted" and various small business checkboxes, the J&A confirms the sole-source nature. Subcontracting opportunities will be maximized through FAR clauses if the contract is not awarded to a small business.
Additional Notes
Previous contracts for this item have consistently been awarded to JCB, Inc. or its authorized distributors. Vendors interested in future DLA Land Warren solicitations must be registered on SAM.gov. For general inquiries, contact Drake Martinez at Drake.Martinez@dla.mil or 586-467-1249.