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25--TIE ROD END,STEERING

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Land Columbus, part of the Defense Logistics Agency, is procuring a steering tie rod end—a component used in vehicle steering systems. Tie rod ends are critical steering linkage parts that connect the steering rack or center link to the steering knuckle, transmitting force to turn the wheels. In defense applications, these components typically must meet strict durability and interchangeability standards to support military vehicle readiness. The classification code 25 indicates this falls under motor vehicle parts and accessories.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the opportunity and the formal solicitation document—interested vendors can submit offers based on the information provided.

Key facts

NAICS 336330 covers motor vehicle steering and suspension component manufacturing. The total small business set-aside means only qualify small business concerns under this NAICS size standard may submit offers.

Who can bid

Only small business concerns may bid on this set-aside. To qualify, a business must:

• Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 336330 (currently 1,000 employees)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration
• Have the NAICS 336330 listed in its SAM profile
• If applicable, hold any required quality certifications or defense supply chain registrations (see the solicitation for specifics)

Manufacturers of steering components, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and qualified aftermarket parts producers with defense logistics experience are the most likely competitive bidders. DLA Land Columbus manages supply chains for military ground vehicles, so familiarity with MIL-SPEC requirements or customer-specific drawings for military automotive applications may be advantageous.

How to put together a competitive bid

Given this is a parts procurement under DLA's weapons and vehicle support mission, expect the government to evaluate on price and technical compliance rather than past performance narratives.

Key steps to prepare:

• Verify technical requirements: Download the full solicitation from SAM.gov to obtain the exact part specification, drawing number, and any military standard references. Tie rod ends for defense applications may require specific materials, heat treatment, or dimensional tolerances beyond commercial equivalents.

• Confirm production capacity: DLA orders may involve multi-year or sporadic demand; ensure your facility can meet delivery requirements without公布 long lead times that disadvantage your pricing.

• Review packaging and marking requirements: DLA has stringent packaging specifications for depot-level distribution—non-compliance can result in rejected shipments even for technically acceptable parts.

• Submit through DLA's electronic systems: Ensure your SAM registration includes current banking and socioeconomic data. Offers for DLA Land Columbus are typically submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or as directed in the solicitation.

• Price competitively: For standard hardware items, DLA maintains historical pricing data; research recent awards for comparable NSNs to benchmark your proposal.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127U0166. The notice contains the detailed specification, quantity data, delivery schedule, and exact submission instructions not captured in this metadata summary. Note the response deadline: November 16, 2026—allow adequate time for any required sample submissions or technical question resolution before this date.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →