Run-Flat Kit, Insert
Overview
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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 Department of the Army, W6QK LAD CONTR OFF, is soliciting quotes for 16 Run-Flat Kit, Insert (NSN 2640015631421, P/N VF-0223) to support depot manufacturing and repair operations at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 16 Each (EA) of the Run-Flat Kit, Insert, specifically NSN 2640-01-563-1421, PN VF-0223. The product is described as a ring designed to be mounted inside a pneumatic tire on a 20x10 inch wheel assembly, enabling a vehicle to continue moving after tire damage. It functions as a premium, fully compliant run-flat system combining bead lock and run-flat insert capabilities. Included components are Runner, Roller Segments, Hardware, Lubricant & Thread Locker, Friction Strip, and a Metal Tire Valve Stem. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Letterkenny Army Depot, Building 9950, Chambersburg, PA. Offerors must provide lead time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products, procured under FAR 12.201-1(c)(1).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 2640 – Tire Rebuilding And Tire And Tube Repair Materials.
- NAICS: 336350 – Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing.
- Quote Due: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Anticipated Award: May 22, 2026.
- Published: April 29, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on a comparative analysis of Technical and Price, with the award going to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government. Submissions must be sent via email to Natalie Carmack (natalie.a.carmack2.civ@army.mil) and Bobie Burkett (bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil). Bidders must ensure their offers incorporate the newly added technical specifications and the attached Product Description. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted by Letterkenny Army Depot Quality Assurance via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
Key Amendments & Notes
Amendment 0001 extended the quote due date to May 4, 2026, and the anticipated award date to May 22, 2026. It also incorporated technical specifications into the CLIN description, attached the Product Description, and added FAR Clause 52.222-90 (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul). The solicitation incorporates various provisions and clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation), and NIST SP 800-171/cybersecurity requirements.