BRAKE, SHOE TYPE
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 and Maritime has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of BRAKE, SHOE TYPE (NSN/P/N 3040-015642110/BCA 1209) for TRUCK, HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL (HEMTT) vehicles. This acquisition is restricted to the sole approved manufacturing source, BC Engineered Products (CAGE 82SX4), which is a small business. The J&A was published on March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 73 EA of BRAKE, SHOE TYPE, NSN/P/N 3040-015642110/BCA 1209, which must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those used on the HEMTT end item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, leading to a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
- Quantity: Fixed Quantity of 73 EA with a 100% Option.
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.
- Justification: Based on acquiring the item directly from the manufacturer (AMC 3) and the unavailability of adequate specifications for competitive solicitation (AMSC D).
- Solicitation Posting: Will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 10 days.
- Offers Solicited: On or about January 12, 2026, for a period of 1 day.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to the sole approved manufacturing source, BC Engineered Products (CAGE 82SX4), which is also a small business. The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L04, outlining the process for submitting an alternate offer and requesting evaluation for future procurements.
Market Research & Evaluation
Market research included a Sources Sought Notice (posted 12/10/2025, no results), a market survey (11/03/2025, only BC Engineered Products responded), a review of procurement history (prior approved source now obsolete), and a general internet search (no additional sources). A price analysis will be conducted based on proposed and historical prices.
Additional Notes
DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) encourages interested vendors to contact the Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil to submit a Source Approval Request Package for future procurements.