STEER SECTION AND B : 2530
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 DLA Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought for STEER SECTION AND B (NSN 2530-00-008-3727), classified under Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, And Track Components (PSC 2530). This market research aims to identify potential manufacturers for this item, which is currently sourced from RONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. (P/N: 2587730). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 9, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The government is seeking to identify additional sources capable of manufacturing NSN 2530-00-008-3727. The item's Acquisition Method Code (AMC) is "3 R," indicating that the government does not own the necessary data or rights to purchase from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the part. Therefore, the focus is on identifying actual manufacturers. The market survey seeks detailed information on business size, manufacturing capabilities, supply chain, item characteristics (e.g., commercial item, COTS), compliance with FAR parts, and contract preferences.
Key Information Requested (from Market Survey)
Potential suppliers are asked to provide information including:
- Item Details: NSN, Item Name, Cage & P/N, Unit of Issue, Quantity (14, with 100% option for 28).
- Business Information: Business size (Large/Small) and type (Manufacturer/Dealer) for NAICS 336390.
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Confirmation of being the actual manufacturer, source of supply (if a dealer), manufacturing location, and preference for direct government dealing.
- Item Characteristics: Whether the item is carried in inventory, quantity sensitive, a commercial item, COTS, or catalog/price listed.
- Commercial Sales Data: If commercial, provide sales percentages, price lists, invoices, and technical data sheets.
- Compliance: Ability to comply with FAR Part 12/15, specific packaging (STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951), and RFID.
- Contract Preferences: Interest in Firm Fixed Price contracts, willingness to submit offers, preferred delivery times, F.O.B. Origin acceptance, and minimum order quantity.
- Pricing & Cost Factors: Quantity/price breaks, salient features, cost drivers, dominant materials, and approximate unit size/weight.
Source Approval Process
Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. This package requires technical data demonstrating the ability to manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: June 2, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
- Place of Performance: Columbus, OH
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Logan McLaughlin
- Email: Logan.McLaughlin@dla.mil