How to bid on Continental 300-15 Industrial Tires for the Dept of Defense

What the Navy is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is looking to purchase Continental pneumatic industrial tires, part number 07022640000. These are sized 300-15, 22-ply, FL-08. The tires are discontinued, so the government is checking the market for available stock rather than requiring new production.

This is a total small-business set-aside. Delivery is required within 90 days of the contract being issued. A key requirement is that the tires must have at least 85% of their shelf life remaining upon receipt by the government.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on July 29, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is August 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this exact time and date.

Contractual documents, such as purchase orders and modifications, are considered issued by the Government when deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods like email. The Government's acceptance of your proposal constitutes a bilateral agreement to issue documents this way.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. It is suitable for firms that can supply industrial equipment, specifically tires. Companies with existing stock of Continental pneumatic industrial tires, part number 07022640000, that meet the shelf-life requirements would be well-suited.

The relevant NAICS code mentioned is 333998, which covers all other miscellaneous general purpose machinery manufacturing. Vendors should be able to meet the specific marking and configuration control standards outlined in the solicitation, such as MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-973.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation and prepare your response, you need to go to the original source portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents associated with this solicitation. However, for many bids, an account is not necessary to view the documents.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all requirements, especially the shelf-life stipulation. Ensure your available stock meets the 85% remaining shelf-life requirement at the time of delivery. Clearly state how you will meet this in your proposal.

Since these tires are discontinued, emphasize your ability to source and deliver the specific part number (07022640000) within the 90-day delivery timeframe. Provide clear details on your inventory or sourcing capabilities.

Address the marking and configuration control requirements, such as MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-973, in your proposal. Demonstrate your understanding and compliance with these military standards. Also, note that Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required.