CHAIN, ASSEMBLY, TIRE : 2540
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 CHAIN, ASSEMBLY, TIRE (NSN/P/N 2540-12-408-4138). This procurement is approved as sole source to RUD KETTEN RIEGER U. DIETZ GMBH U. (CAGE D3800), based on the manufacturer's unique capability and lack of economically available data for competition. The J&A outlines efforts to obtain competition and provides a path for other vendors to become approved sources.
Purpose & Scope
This J&A, approved under FAR 6.302-1, justifies the non-competitive acquisition of 168 PAIR of "CHAIN, ASSEMBLY, TIRE" with a 100% option. These chains are for a "Semi-Trailer 40T Low Bed." The DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) is the procuring activity.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Quantity contract with a 100% option.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- Sole Source Justification: AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC D (data not economically available for competitive solicitation).
- Approved Vendor: RUD KETTEN RIEGER U. DIETZ GMBH U. (CAGE D3800).
Market Research & Competition Efforts
Market research included contacting KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC (a small business dealer) and RUD KETTEN. KAMPI indicated they would deal through the approved sole source manufacturer. No other sources were identified through procurement history or internet searches. Despite the sole source approval, the acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days (around 2/27/2026) and posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System for at least 30 days. The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L04, which details the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting evaluation for future procurements.
Action for Potential Bidders
Vendors interested in becoming an approved source for this item are strongly encouraged to contact the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact Logan McLaughlin at logan.mclaughlin@dla.mil.