UNIVERSAL JOINT, VEHICULAR FOR M182A1
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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 Army Contracting Command - Rock Island has issued a Simplified Acquisition under SAT for Universal Joints, Vehicular (Part Numbers 008688058 and 008688059) for the M182A1 CRADLE ASSY / M109 Howitzer Family. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation procures two types of Universal Joints:
- CLIN 0001: Part Number 008688058 (NSN: 2520-00-868-8058), Quantity: 10. Physical characteristics include an overall length of 4.250 inches and a special feature length of 2.907 inches.
- CLIN 0002: Part Number 008688059 (NSN: 2520-00-868-8059), Quantity: 15. This is a C1 Single Joint with an overall length of 4.250 inches, an outside diameter of 1.500 inches, and detailed spline specifications.
Both items require a Certificate of Conformance, packaging per MIL-STD-2073 with marking per MIL-STD-129, and a required delivery date of March 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under Simplified Acquisition)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 2520 - Vehicular Power Transmission Components
- NAICS Code: 336350 - Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,500 employees)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
- Required Delivery Date: March 31, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil. The email subject line must be "Quote for (W519TC26Q9782) – COMPANY NAME". Required attachments include a signed and filled-in solicitation, Attachment 0001 (Product Description), and Attachment 0002 (Pricing Matrix). All salient characteristics MUST BE MET and submitted with detail. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation, without discussions.
Key Requirements & Logistics
- FOB Destination: McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, McAlester, OK.
- Inspection and Acceptance: At RIA-JMTC (Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center).
- Payment: Via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Delivery to MCAAP: Receiving hours are Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (vehicles must arrive by 3:00 PM). Specific driver and vehicle entry requirements apply, effective May 7, 2025.
- Questions: Must be submitted via email to regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil no later than 72 hours prior to the solicitation close date/time. DO NOT FAX.
- Contract Clauses: The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, which bidders must review for full contractual obligations.