Towbar motor vehicle
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 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a Towbar motor vehicle (NSN 2540-01-434-8595). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to gather information from potential suppliers to inform a pending Request for Proposals (RFP). Responses to the market survey are due by COB January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA is seeking information on firms capable of supplying the specified towbar motor vehicle. The required quantity is 641 units, with a 50% option that could bring the total to 961 units. The market survey questionnaire requests details on:
- Business Information: Size (Large/Small), type (Manufacturer/Dealer), source of supply, and manufacturing location.
- Commercial Item Determination: Whether the item is commercial, catalog-listed, has a sales history, and if supporting documentation can be provided.
- Delivery & Contract Preferences: Best delivery time, interest in a Firm Fixed Price contract, willingness to submit an offer, and preference for F.O.B. Origin.
- Additional Data: Information on quantity/price breaks, salient features/cost drivers, and unit size/weight.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation: A formal solicitation for this item is expected to be available on DIBBS around January 22, 2026, though it may take up to three business days to post.
Evaluation
This market survey is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Responses will be used to help DLA generate a realistic and beneficial solicitation, determine potential small business participation, and assess overall industry capability. It does not guarantee a future solicitation. For the future RFP, proposals will be evaluated based on "best value" considering Price, Past Performance, and Delivery.
Additional Notes
Technical drawings/bid sets are available to JCP certified vendors via DIBBS cFolders. Vendors requiring access to technical data must submit a one-time request to jcpvalidation@dla.mil. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. Offers for the future RFP should be submitted via DIBBS (preferred) or emailed to amber.weaver@dla.mil.