DLA wants more competition on this T38 aircraft part; $160,000 yearly purchases

1680-00-909-4507_actuator_yoke
1680-00-909-4507 Actuator Yoke

DLA Aviation is looking for companies to compete to make this metal part used in the T37 and T38 aircraft engines.  This actuator yoke, NSN 1680-00-909-4507 is made by Arwkin Industries.   It was last sold to DLA for $488 each in quantity of 137 by Friedman Enterprises.   Other suppliers include Quality Aviation, and Trust One Components.

DLA estimates annual volume at 288 units, although other DLA data indicates 320 units each year.  DLA estimates that it spends $159,929 each year on this part.

There is a technical data package available from DLA in addition to a drawing.  DLA is so interested in finding competition that they are making samples available to prospective vendors. These can be used to reverse engineer the item.

This is not a solicitation. DLA purchases this item regularly and has determined that the government could save money if they could find more companies to compete for this business.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1680-00-909-4507 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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