Clutch, Fan, Engine
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 presolicitation notice (SPRDL125R0159) for a Clutch, Fan, Engine (NSN: 2930-01-668-5049, Part No: 98E0012S/4358272). This notice is not an open solicitation but an announcement for a Source Approval Request (SAR) program. Interested parties must undergo qualification testing and evaluation to become an approved source, which will then allow them to compete on future solicitations for this item. The fan clutch is a critical component for the engine of the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) system, specifically the M1070 truck and M1000 trailer, used to transport tanks and other heavy military equipment.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a fan clutch that acts as a smart connector to regulate engine cooling based on temperature, optimizing performance, saving fuel, and minimizing wear on the HET system's engine. The Government does not possess the rights to the Technical Data Package (TDP) or specifications for this item.
- Item: Clutch, Fan, Engine
- NSN: 2930-01-668-5049
- Part Number: 98E0012S/4358272
- End Item: Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) system (M1070 truck and M1000 trailer)
- Estimated Quantities: Minimum 60 EA, Maximum up to 1483 EA
Source Approval Process
This is a presolicitation for a Source Approval Program (SAP).
- Purpose: To identify and qualify potential manufacturers or suppliers for the specified fan clutch.
- Requirement: Qualification testing and evaluation are mandatory to become an approved source.
- Outcome: Approved sources will be eligible to compete on future solicitations for this item; source approval does not guarantee business.
- Resources:
- Source Approval Program information:
https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman - Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements:
https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/source-approval-request
- Source Approval Program information:
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Source Approval Request)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- SAR Submission Deadline: February 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 9, 2026
Points of Contact
- Primary Contact (DLA): Travis Kelly,
travis.kelly@dla.mil,586-282-1148 - Source Approval Officer (TACOM):
usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil