The Defense Logistics Agency would like to see more competition on this engine air intake duct. The agency makes this request when there are few suppliers for an item that should be competitively bid. The only other supplier of this Northrop Grumman part (123P11520-1) is Senior Operations, Inc in Burbank, CA. As a result, they are making a sample available for companies to borrow or purchase so it can be reverse engineered.
The part last sold for $14,274 in quantity of 21 from Northrop Grumman. DLA calculates estimated annual purchases of $276,852, although their forecast data indicates one unit per month through September 2023.
This aluminum duct is used in the E2C / C2A aircraft.
DLA believes that they can obtain better pricing if there were more competition for this part. Interested vendors can inquire with DLA about obtaining a sample and becoming an approved source.
To learn more about this part, search 1560-00-278-3654 in BidLink.
