# SAM #SPE7L127R0005

DLA Land and Maritime seeks suppliers for Towbar motor vehicles (NSN 2540-01-434-8595)

**Buyer:** DLA Land and Maritime
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 03, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L127R0005
**NAICS:** 336390

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Weapons Support Office in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking sources for the manufacture and supply of Towbar motor vehicles, NSN 2540-01-434-8595.
- Procurement Details:
  - Request is for 341 units of Towbar motor vehicles, with a 100% option for an additional 341 units (total possible: 682 units)
  - National Stock Number (NSN): 2540-01-434-8595
  - NAICS code: 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing)
- OEM and Vendor Information:
  - No specific OEMs are named; suppliers must demonstrate ability to manufacture to OEM quality standards
  - Alternate sources may apply via the DLA Source Approval Request (SAR) Program
- Requirements:
  - Suppliers must provide manufacturing details, commercial status, delivery capabilities, and compliance with government contracting requirements
  - Technical data submission is required for alternate offers
  - The market survey is not a request for quote, but a data-gathering step for a future solicitation
- Notable:
  - Opportunity for new suppliers to become approved sources
  - Emphasis on quality and compliance with government standards
  - Potential for significant volume due to option quantity

### Description

<p><strong>NSN: 2540-014348595</strong></p>

<p><strong>Approved Source(s) &ndash; Drawing</strong></p>

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<p>The AMC/AMSC for the NSN is <strong>&ldquo;1/G&rdquo;</strong></p>

<p>If you are interested in making this NSN please fill out the attached market survey and return to the contract specialist listed in the sources sought notice.</p>

<p>Please review the NSN listed above and provide any sources that may be able to manufacture these items. The approved sources for this NSN are currently listed above.&nbsp;&nbsp; All information may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist listed above. This information must be provided by the response date indicated above.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Should a company wish to be reviewed and qualified as an &ldquo;Approved Source&rdquo;, they may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program.&nbsp; A SAR package contains all technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality or better than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).&nbsp; The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item which DLA Weapons Support Columbus is procuring.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For further information, please reference the DLA Weapons Support Columbus web page shown below and click on the highlight: Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program for detailed explanation for the information and format necessary for a SAR and for the SAR approval process. https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers</p>

<p>Thank you in advance for your assistance.</p>

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