Axle Assembly, Automotive

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, a Special Packaging Instruction (SPI), details the specific requirements for preserving, packing, and marking an "AXLE ASSEMBLY, AUTOMOTIVE, DRIVING" (National Stock Number 2520-01-569-6437) for shipment. It serves as a guide for contractors to ensure the item is protected according to military standards.

• Military Preservation: Specifies preservation methods (MIL-STD-2073-1, Method 20) and required preservatives (MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 4; MIL-G-10924).
• Packing: Details the use of barrier materials (MIL-PRF-121, Type II), blocking and bracing (ASTM-D6199), and container specifications (ASTM-D7478).
• Bill of Material: Lists all components required for packing, including various sizes of ASTM-D6199 material, MIL-PRF-121 barrier material, and specific hardware sets.
• Marking: Requires marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
• Container: Specifies a container constructed with three skids, with detailed dimensions and orientation for the axle assembly.
• Figures and Tables: Provides visual references (Figures 1-4) and a table (Table 1) for blocking, hole locations, and component placement.

This document is critical for any bidder intending to supply the specified axle assembly. It outlines the exact packaging and preservation procedures that must be followed, directly impacting the cost of goods and the logistics of fulfilling an order. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in non-compliance and rejection of the shipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0071) for commercial items. The issuing agency is DLA LAND WARREN. The solicitation is for an "AXLE ASSEMBLY, AUTOMOTIVE" with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 2520-01-569-6437.

• The primary item being procured is an "AXLE ASSEMBLY, AUTOMOTIVE" with NSN 2520-01-569-6437.

• The specific manufacturer part number approved for this procurement is 3831541 from Oshkosh Defense LLC (CAGE: 75Q65).

• The contract is structured for multiple ordering years (First through Fifth Ordering Year), with each year representing a defined period after contract award.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, referencing MIL-STD-2073-1 and specific Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) AK15696437.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be "Origin."

• The contract type is "Firm Fixed Price."

• The period of performance is structured across five "Ordering Years," each defined by a specific number of days after contract award.

• A Guaranteed Minimum Quantity (GMQ) of 5 EA and a Maximum 5-Year Contract Quantity of 119 EA are specified. Only the GMQ is guaranteed.

• The Offer Due Date/Local Time is 2025OCT15 at 03:00pm.

• Solicitation information and attachments will be available on SAM.gov.

• Vendors must be registered on SAM.gov and may need to request access to controlled documents like Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

• Proposals or quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Specialist listed on the cover page.

• The solicitation is "Unrestricted" but also has set-aside options indicated (Small Business, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• The acquisition is "All or None," meaning offers must be submitted for the total quantity of all items to be considered for award.

• Evaluation will be based on the "lowest evaluated price" or "best value" as outlined in the solicitation.

• The solicitation is "Unrestricted" but also indicates potential set-asides for Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

• All contract awards, modifications, and delivery orders will be issued electronically.

• Vendors are cautioned to allow adequate time for submission due to potential size and content of proposals.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contracting, including but not limited to, payment instructions, supply chain traceability, export control, and environmental considerations.