DLA wants more competition on this KC-135 gas cap; $200,017 annual demand

KC-135 Fuel Inlet — A KC-135 Stratotanker receives fuel per its technical order specifications during a refueling exercise September 6, 2019 at Beale Air Force Base,
California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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.

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