Month: November 2020

The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard are looking for a supplier of single breasted semi-fitted men’s dress coats.  This solicitation includes 41 different National Stock Numbers for various sizes.  The solicitation is set-aside for small business.

The only supplier of these coats over the last seven years is Bremen-Bowdon.  The most recent price was $118.81.   Below is a list of the National Stock Numbers being procured:

NSN	Quan	Total
8405-01-600-1756	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1765	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1782	72	$8,554.32
8405-01-600-1783	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-1824	72	$8,554.32
8405-01-600-1833	60	$7,128.60
8405-01-600-1838	60	$7,128.60
8405-01-600-1840	108	$12,831.48
8405-01-600-1841	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-1843	144	$17,108.64
8405-01-600-1844	48	$5,702.88
8405-01-600-1854	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1857	60	$7,128.60
8405-01-600-1858	48	$5,702.88
8405-01-600-1860	132	$15,682.92
8405-01-600-1862	84	$9,980.04
8405-01-600-1868	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1870	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1871	48	$5,702.88
8405-01-600-1872	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1873	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1875	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1878	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1880	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1885	84	$9,980.04
8405-01-600-1890	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1892	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1893	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1898	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1902	84	$9,980.04
8405-01-600-1904	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1905	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-2032	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-2033	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-2035	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-2037	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-2045	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-2048	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-2052	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-2057	12	$1,425.72
Total		$192,472.20

All offers are due by Dec 9, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-21-Q-0029 into the “Search for Anything” box atop the screen.

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DLA Land and Maritime is looking for companies to compete for this fuel cap used on the KC-135 super-tanker.  Currently there is only one supplier, Jamaica Bearing, who is selling these for $907.18 in quantity of 56.

The OEM is Eaton Industries (CAGE 86090) with a part number of 6986-4.  The price has risen from $70.65 in 2001, which is likely why DLA has flagged this item for more competition.

DLA estimates annual demand at 201 units.  Based on their internal cost estimate, they spend $200,017 each year in these gas caps. They are so interested in getting other companies to compete for this business that they have set-aside samples for manufacturer’s to reverse engineer.

BidLink can help you obtain more information about this item and how to acquire a sample.  To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1560-01-273-6215 into Search for Anything.

 

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting 2,067 packages of 3M N-95 masks.   This commercial off-the-shelf item has a National Stock Number of 4240-01-429-2685 and a manufacturer’s part number of 8210-N-95.

The masks were last supplied to the military by Fulton Supply at $80.40 / package in quantity of 1,711.  Other suppliers include ITC Electronics, L.R. Wolfe and Lousi M. Gers.  They were also purchased through GSA and DOD E-mall in smaller quantities for $114.49. Each package contains 160 masks.

All offers are due by November 20, 2020.  This solicitation is not set-aside for small business. Delivery is due 130 days from award. 

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE8E6-21-T-0688 into “Search for Anything” at the top of the screen.

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DLA Land and Maritime would like more competition for this off-the-shelf small arms sight mount. The military purchases 878 of these mounts each year and would like to see more competition.  The LT799 is manufactured by Austin Precision Products, the only OEM.

This mount, NSN 1005-01-606-1847 was last sold to DLA for $150.55 by Polar Net, LLC in quantity of 875.  DLA is so interested in finding suppliers that they have made samples available to purchase or borrow for reverse engineering.  This item can also be found in the commercial market for about $130.

Based on DLA’s cost estimate, they anticipate spending $173,527 each year on this mount.

To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1005-01-606-1847 into “Search for Anything” atop the screen.

 

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DLA Land and Maritime is planning on issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for supply of batteries used in the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP).   This 12 volt battery rated at 2.6 Ah is a rechargeable SLA battery with a a manufacturer’s part number of PS-1229 and an NSN of 6140-01-213-0199.  The contract will have three base years and two option years.

DLA estimates annual demand at 8,544 units.    The battery was last sold to the military for $17.82 in quantity of 1,736 by Battery Emporium & Technology.  They have been the exclusive supplier since 2016.  At this price, if all five years of this contract are executed it could be worth $761,270.

The contract is set-aside for small business.  All offers are due by December 4, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-20-R-0165 into the “Search for Anything” box at the top of the screen.

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DLA Aviation Commodities Division has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the intent to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for splicing kits.  The resulting contract will have one base year and four option years.  Under its authority, DLA can place periodic delivery orders for up to five years.

The kit, NSN 5940-01-101-0428 has a manufacturer’s part number of D-436-0133. It is a commercial off-the-shelf item.  The kit was last supplied to the military by Management Solutions for $23.50 each in quantity of 117.  They have won all DLA contracts on this item dating back to 2016. Other suppliers include Avnet and Tyco Electronics.

The solicitation is set-aside for small business.  All proposals are due by November 15, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X099 into the “Search for Anything” box.  Click the solicitation number, then scroll down to original documents, where you’ll see a link to the RFP.

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DLA Aviation Commodities division is soliciting 76,532 machine screws used in the Fontaine low-bed trailer.  These screws, NSN 5305-01-499-7657 have an OEM part number of 52116040.

They were last supplied to the military by Pioneer Industries for $0.81 each in quantity of 34,432.  Other suppliers include SD Tools, GFILS, and Atlantic Diving Supply.

This RFQ is set-aside for small business.  Offers are due by November 16, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-T-247E into “Search for anything” atop the page.

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting 850 heater air filter units used in the M3 heater.  Technical data is available on this item, which must comply with MIL-H-51191.  The NSN for this filter is 4240-00-807-6856.

It was last supplied to the military by S & K Electronics for $182.39 in quantity of 3,584.  It has been a while since DLA solicited this item with the last order in 2007.  S & K is the only supplier in procurement history and their SAM profile is not set up for heating equipment, so it’s possible they might miss this solicitation.

The contract is set-aside for small businesses only.  Offers are due by November 10, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE8E6-21-Q-0049 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA Land and Maritime, Fluid Handling Division is soliciting Nitrogen Drop Hoses for use in the Apache AH-64 Helicopter.  This solicitation for 146 units is set-aside for small business.

The nonmetallic hose part number HM025-091-11 has a national stock number of 4720-01-523-4202.  The OEM is Robertson Aviation.  It was last sold to DLA for $3,615 in quantity of 14 by Kampi Components.  Other suppliers include TNL Sales, BDS Supply and Pioneer Industries.

Based on recent pricing, we estimate the contract value at approximately $527,790.   Offers are due by November 10, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7M4-21-Q-0016 into “Search for Anything” atop the screen.

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DLA Aviation Commodities Division is looking for a long-term supplier of shims.  This laminated shim, NSN 5365-00-450-7503 has an outside diameter of 9.5 inches and 13 bolt holes.  It should comply with AMS-DTL-22499.  Technical data is available from DLA.

The most recent supplier was Hoosier Industries at a price of $38.43 in quantity of 77. Other suppliers include Spirol International and Airtech Instrument & Gauge.  DLA estimates annual demand at 463 units.

The contract has one base year and four option years. If all five years of the contract are executed, it could be worth $88,965.  All offers are due by November 10, 2020.  It has been set aside for small business.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X197 into Search for Anything atop the screen.

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