DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting 73 watt torque motors. The exact quantity is not stated, but DLA estimates annual demand at 45 units. The guaranteed minimum quantity will be 6 units. The awardee will receive an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) that the government will use to submit delivery orders over 12 months. DOD estimates approximately 9 delivery orders, and expects delivery 158 days from each order.
There are currently only two approved sources for this motor, NSN 6105-01-078-1298, but others can apply by submitting a Source Approval Request. The buyer on the solicitation direct companies where to submit this. The two companies are Moog, Inc and Kearfott Corp. Pride Electronics has supplied it in the past, but is not on the current list of approved sources. Taking time to obtain source approval can pay dividends because very few companies are currently approved to supply this item.
The most recent supplier is Friedman Enterprises (CAGE 6KB87), who sold this motor for $2,958 each in quantity of 59. Oddly Friedman is not in most recent list of current approved sources, even though the item is designated for approved sources only. The buyer may have more detail on this. It’s also worth noting that the price has more than doubled over 10 years from $1,375 each.
A technical documentation package on this item is available for download. All quotes are due by April 2, 2021.
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