DLA is looking for more competition from companies that can produce this wiper blade used on the MH-47E Special Operations Aircraft. This slide hook wiper with replaceable rubber blade, NSN 1680-00-133-7219 measures 18 inches wide. The OEM is Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. with prices ranging from $331 in quantity of 58 to $422 for an order of 6 units.
The military estimates annual demand of 108 units of this wiper blade, part number 2315M-28-1.
A technical drawing is available from DLA. In fact the government is so interested in finding more suppliers for this item that they are offering samples for reverse engineering.
If you feel that you can produce this wiper, it might be worth pursuing. There is no current solicitation for this item. This is an announcement regarding DLA’s interest in finding other contractors to supply it long-term.
To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1680-00-133-7219 into the “Search for Anything” box. BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.
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