STEER WHEEL ASSY LH

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg, is seeking bids for the procurement of a Left-Hand Steering Wheel Assembly (STEER WHEEL ASSY LH). The core need is to ensure the availability of this critical component for military vehicles, which is essential for operational readiness and maintenance support.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Nicholas Birbeck, who can be reached via electronic mail at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 4, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 11, 2026, at 20:30 UTC
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, bidders should prepare for a firm-fixed-price contract, which is common in defense procurement. The estimated contract value or budget range is not mentioned, and there are no details on option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for consideration, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• No specific security clearances are mentioned.
• There are no set-aside restrictions noted (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or small business).
• Geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements are not specified.
• No minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are detailed.
• Bonding or insurance requirements are not mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
While specific technical skills or methodologies are not detailed, bidders should possess expertise in manufacturing or supplying automotive components, particularly steering assemblies, to meet military specifications.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables include the timely provision of the Left-Hand Steering Wheel Assembly. Specific milestones, reporting requirements, and performance metrics are not outlined in the provided information, suggesting that bidders should be prepared to propose their own performance standards.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The evaluation criteria for proposals are not explicitly stated. Bidders should anticipate that proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with a likely emphasis on best-value considerations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in defense contracting or those who can demonstrate a history of providing similar components may have a competitive advantage. Preferred certifications or additional capabilities that enhance the proposal's attractiveness are not specified.

In summary, bidders interested in this opportunity should ensure they are registered in SAM.gov and prepare to demonstrate their capability to supply the required steering wheel assembly while being ready to propose performance metrics and standards.