Month: September 2020

DLA Aviation is looking for companies to provide competition for this cable assembly used in the F-16 and A-10 Thunderbolt.  Currently the only supplier is Thunderbolt Defense.  The most recent purchase was for 75 units at $3,300 each.  The price has risen from $2,070 in 2019.

DLA estimates annual demand for this item at 321 units, which is up from 239 units earlier this year. They estimate annual purchases at $915,951.

The original Thales part number is A13091-5.  DLA is so interested in finding suppliers that they are willing to make a sample available to vendors to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this cable, log into BidLink and search put 6150-01-628-9758 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting 184 engine covers used on the CH-47 and MH-47 helicopters.  This cover, NSN 1730-00-990-9838 is used to protect the engine inlet from dirt and debris while parked.

The cover was last supplied to the military by B.W.I. of K.S., Inc. for $111.40 each in quantity of 146.  Other suppliers include Weckworth Manufacturing and R Jared Pearce. The original Boeing part number is 114G1206-1.

The solicitation not set-aside for small business, and technical documentation is available.  The nylon covers are to comply with Mil-C-20696, Type 1, Class 2.

Offers are due by October 9, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE8EF-20-T-2421 into “Search for Anything” at the top of the screen.

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting 8,579 regulator parts kits for the Sea LV2 MK Survival Egress Kit.  This RFQ is set aside for small business only. The parts kit, NSN 4240-01-542-8152 has an OEM part number of 108344, made by U.S. Divers, Co.

It was last supplied to the military by Aerial Machine & Tool for $23 each in quantity of 10,865.  Other suppliers include Transaero, Atlantic Diving Supply, and US Divers Co.   It was purchased in smaller quantities through DOD E-mall for $29.66 each.

DLA estimates annual demand of this item at 7,721 units, and has 11,156 in stock.  Based on past procurement history, we estimate this contract to be worth $197,317.

Offers are due by September 30, 2020.

To learn more about this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE8E6-20-Q-0389 into “Search for Anything”.

 

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DLA Clothing and Textile has submitted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a multi-year contract to supply Men’s Khaki shirts.  The contract will have one base year and four option years.  This Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) allows DLA to place monthly orders against it for up to five years.

The Defense Logistics Agency estimates annual purchases at 79,308 units each year.  The contract is capped at 495,675 shirts.  Lead time after the initial order is 120 days, with 90 day max lead time for subsequent orders.

The shirt, NSN 8305-01-509-5360 was sold to DLA in quantity of 60 for $10.05 each by Darwood Manufacturing.  The lowest price in prior procurement history is $7.97.  It was sold through GSA and DOD E-mall in smaller quantities for $34.55.   Shirts will comply with military specification Mil-S-3649G.

All proposals are due by October 26, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-20-R-0127 into “Search for Anything”.  Click the solicitation number and click the link under original documents in bid details.

 

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DLA Aviation is looking for companies to consider making this internal wrenching bolt.  Currently Boeing is also the only supplier.  Although in the past this bolt has sold for $882 each, the most recent order was for 15 units at $13,981 each.  The total contract value for that 15 piece order was $209,715.

DLA would like to see more competition for this part, used on the EA-18G and the F/A-18 Hornet.

The bolt has a Mcdonnell Douglas part number of 74A172213-2001 and a National Stock Number of 5306-01-462-2779.  DLA estimates annual demand at 120 units, totaling $1,108,778 in purchases each year.

There are no drawings or technical data on this item, but DLA can make a sample available for contractors to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 5306-01-462-2779 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting lithium battery packs for use in the C-130J aircraft.  The order is for 100 units.  It was last supplied by Tactical & Survival Specialties for $407.75 in quantity of 300.  Smaller quantities have been purchased through GSA and DOD E-mall for $444.76.  This pack, NSN 6135-01-461-2915 is also used in the TH-1H Huey and P-8A Poseidon.

The OEM is Sikorsky Aircraft with a part number of 452-0133.  The packs are non-rechargeable with a shelf life of five years.

Based on past procurement history, the contract has an estimated value of $40,775.  Offers are due by October 2, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE7L7-20-T-5886 into “Search for Anything”.

 

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DLA Aviation is looking for bids on floor covering.  The order is for 1,468 square yards.  This carpet, NSN 1680-01-424-5351 was last sold by J.G.B. Enterprises for $61.84 in quantity if 1,699.  Other suppliers include Statz Corporation, Kampi Components, and Douglass Interior Products.

The OEM is Doublas Interior Products with part number AB3288-003B.  Offers are due by September 25, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-20-T-356N into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA Aviation is looking for companies to compete on a cushion used in the Joint Stars Target Radar System (JSTRS).  They have determined that they might be able to see better pricing if more than one company made the part.

The cushion, NSN 1680-01-390-1838 is supplied by the sole source ECI Defense Group in Lyles, TN.  The price has risen from $5,579 in 2011 to $8,963 this year in small quantities.  DLA estimates annual volume at 27 units, with an estimated cost of $323,092.26.

There is no technical data on the item, but DLA is making samples available to purchase or borrow to be reverse engineered.  If you think you can make this item, contact DLA Aviation.

To learn more about this NSN, log into BidLink and put 1680-01-390-1838 in “Search for Anything”.  We can guide you through the process of acquiring a sample from DLA.

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DLA Land and Maritime is planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for small arms cleaning brushes. This contract will have one base year and two option years.

The brush, NSN 1005-00-766-0915 is designed to clean the bore and chamber of 50 caliber rifles.

It was recently supplied to the military by The Mill Rose Company for $5.05 each in quantity of 2,313.  Other suppliers include Mspares Manufacturing, and Menatek Yedek.  DLA Estimates annual demand for this item at 3,961 units.  If all three years of the contract are executed, it could be worth $59,756.

A technical data package is available for this item.  It can also be purchased off-the-shelf.

Offers are due by September 24, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-20-R-X020 into “Search for Anything”.  Click the solicitation number and look for original documents.

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DLA Aviation will be issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for fuel cells used in the UH-60 Helicopter.  The military will place orders against this contract for one base year and up to four option years. DLA Estimates annual demand of 54 units, totaling 270 units if all five years are executed.  The maximum quantity covered by this contract is 405.

The most recent supplier was Meggitt, Inc.  for $10,633 each in quantity of 21.  It was originally produced by Sikorsky Aircraft.  This is a source controlled item meaning that suppliers must seek approval to supply this item.  The bid is competitive and technical documents are available from DLA.

The fuel cell, NSN 1560-01-530-1178 has a part number of 70307-03003-104.

Proposals are due by Octover 9, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-20-R-0897 into “Search for Anything”.  Click the solicitation number and look for the original document link.

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