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 has issued a presolicitation for a Towbar motor vehicle (NSN 2540-01-434-8595). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for 641 units, with a required delivery in 691 days. The formal solicitation (SPE7L126R0047) is anticipated to be available on DIBBS around February 18, 2026. Responses to this presolicitation notice are due by February 17, 2026.
Purpose
This presolicitation announces an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the supply of towbar motor vehicles. DLA previously conducted a market survey (deadline January 30, 2026) to gather information from potential suppliers, which aimed to shape the final solicitation. This is not a commercial item acquisition, and FAR Part 12 policies will not be used.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 641 Each of the Towbar motor vehicle (NSN 2540-01-434-8595), with a 50% option for a total of 961 units. Delivery is required within 691 days, with FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation for a future RFP
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 2540 (Vehicular Furniture And Accessories)
- Presolicitation Response Due: February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM EST
- Solicitation Availability: Around February 18, 2026, on DIBBS (
https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) - Published Date: February 2, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals for the upcoming solicitation will be evaluated using a "best value" procedure, considering Price, Past Performance, and Delivery. Offers must be in English and US dollars.
Technical Data & Submission
Technical drawings and bid sets will be available to JCP certified vendors via DIBBS cFolders under the 'Technical Data' tab after the solicitation issue date. Vendors needing technical data access must follow DLA's enhanced JCP registration and validation procedures, including submitting a one-time request to jcpvalidation@dla.mil. Proposals for the future solicitation can be uploaded through DIBBS (preferred method) or emailed to amber.weaver@dla.mil (single emails not exceeding 15 MB).
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Amber Weaver (amber.weaver@dla.mil)