DLA Aviation is looking for more companies to produce this cable assembly. The branched electrical cable has only one supplier, Kongsberg Defense, which is located in Norway. DLA has determined that they would like to see more competitive pricing for this item, so they are asking companies to consider making it.
The military purchases 310 of these cables each year at an annual cost of $326,265. The most recent order was in 2019 for 332 units at a price of $776 each.
There is no technical documentation on the cable assembly, part number 68112515-00, but DLA is making samples available for companies to reverse engineer.
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from here. June 29 marked the bomber’s 50th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo)
DLA Aviation is planning on issuing a long-term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for aluminum alloy panel assembly skin used on the B-52 aircraft. Technical documents are available on this item using drawing DWG-007797951-17313. This contract will last for five years against which the government will issue periodic delivery orders. DLA estimates annual demand at 12 units each year with an annual minimum quantity of 3 units.
The panels were last supplied by Aero Components for $15,299 in quantity of 3. D-J Engineering also supplied these panels for $9,995 in quantity of 15. If all five years of the contract are executed, we estimate the value at $599,700.
The panel, part number 34-1341-1 was originally manufactured by Boeing. Its NSN is 1560-00-779-7951. Delivery time from order is 222 days. A source Approval Request must be submitted with the proposal if vendors are not already approved sources.
All offers are due by June 25, 2021.
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DLA Troop Support is soliciting a large quantity of hot weather uniforms. These Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniforms (IHWCU) include female trousers and coats. The contract could span up to five years with one base year, and four optional years against which DLA will issue delivery orders.
The opportunity is broken into two separate lots, intended for two different manufacturers to supply. Lot 1 is set-aside for Hubzone, a government designation for economically disadvantaged areas. Lot 2 is set-aside for small businesses. If a company has both designations, they could bid on both lots.
Each lot has an Annual Estimated Demand of 96,000 units of both coats and trousers. DLA is looking for pricing on up to 120,000 units in each lot. The government will issue delivery orders with maximum quantities of 13,333 per 30 day period from each lot. Production lead time under first delivery orders 180 days after award date. Subsequent deliveries have 150 days. The maximum number of units from each lot is capped at 600,000.
The IHWCU Female Coat NSN 8415-01-687-1010 was last supplied by M&M Manufacturing, a minority woman owned, small non-hubzone business. The unit price was $32.96 in quantity of 1,800. It has a part number of GL/PD 15-04E.
The female trousers NSN 8415-01-687-1971 were supplied by Golden Manufacturing (non-hubzone small business) for $46.16 in quantity of 570. It’s part number is GL/PD 15-05E.
All offers are due by June 9, 2021.
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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation for a large number of flyer’s undergarments. The contract will have one base year and four option years for a maximum of five years duration. It includes a requirement for both undershirt and drawers. These aramid undergarments are high temperature resistant and compliant with Type II MIL-DTRL-85040D. They are to be worn under flyer’s anti-exposure coveralls.
We estimate the value of this contract it approximately $3 Million dollars. The contract expiration has been extended and will close on June 18, 2021.
Flyer’s undershirts
Aramid flyer’s undershirt, mock neck, high temperature resistant. Estimated annual demand 6,552. Last sold to the military by Carolina Apparel Group for $32.98 each in quantity of 2,640.
National Stock Number
Size
8415-01-043-8375
x-small
8415-00-485-6681
small
8415-00-485-6680
medium
8415-00-485-6547
large
8415-00-485-6548
x-large
Flyer’s drawers
Aramid flyer’s drawers, ankle length, elastic waist, fire resistant. Estimated annual demand 22,000 for base year, 8,676 for years 2-5. Last sold to the military by Peckham Vocational Industries ( an Ability One contractor) for $34.86 in quantity of 5,600.
National Stock Number
Size
8415-01-043-4036
x-small
8415-00-467-4075
small
8415-00-467-4076
medium
8415-00-467-4078
large
8415-00-467-4100
x-large
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DLA Aviation is soliciting 785 rubber fuel hoses, NSN 4720-00-289-0756. This 50 foot rubber hose has an internal diameter of 2.5 inches and is impregnated with braided rayon cord. It includes a control cable and electrostatic discharge. It is fuel resistent and can handle up to 600PSI.
Currently the only supplier since 2007 has been Parker Hannifin even though technical data is available for download from DLA enabling competitors to make it. The hose complies with MIL-H-17902. It was last sold to DLA for $1,626.34 each in quantity of 153.
Based on passed procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $1,276,410. All offers are due by June 11, 2021. New vendors must submit a Source Approval Request with their offer.
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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation for 21,950 flat washers. These cadmium treated steel washers have an overall diameter of 1.5 inches and a rectangular cross-section. The OEM is Sikorsky Aircraft with part number 70106-08105-102 and National Stock number 5310-01-096-1264. Technical documentation on this washer is available from DLA.
They were last supplied by Cavanaugh Government Group in Bridgeview IL for $2.50 each in quantity of 11,870. Other suppliers include Airborne Supply, Camnetics Manufacturing, KMCG, and Mac Aerospace.
We estimate the value of this contract at $54,875 based on past procurement history pricing. All offers are due by May 13, 2021.
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DLA Aviation is looking for companies to compete for production of this rotor bearing assembly used on the Apache AH-64 aircraft. Currently there is only one supplier. DLA estimates that it spends $2,369,024 on these bearings each year.
It was last sold to the military by Lord Corporation in Erie, PA for $4,062 each in quantity of 122. The bearing has a manufacturer’s part number of 7-311411193-15 and a National Stock Number of 3110-01-249-3982. DLA indicates annual demand at 411 units.
The government is so interested in finding more competition for this item that they are making samples available to companies to reverse engineer. Additionally, there is a technical data package and drawings available.
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DLA Land and Maritime is planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for radio antenna elements used in the M113A Personnel carrier and the MRC-145A VHF Radio. This contract will have three base years and one option year where the government can issue delivery orders. A full technical data package is available for this item, allowing new companies to pursue this business.
This antenna element, NSN 5985-01-306-4622 was last supplied by R.A. Miller Corporation for $87.32 each in quantity of 327. It was also sold by Rodale Wireless. The price has risen from $57 over the last 10 years.
DLA estimates annual demand at 2,228, but they want quotes for annual quantities from 279 – 2,228 with several price breaks. If all four years of the contract are executed, we estimate the value at $778,195.
All offers are due at DLA by June 21, 2021. This contract is set aside for small business.
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DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting 830 packages of 7.5 Volt batteries used for lanterns and communications equipment. Although this is a commercial off-the-shelf item from Spectrum Brands, DLA is accepting offers from any company that can produce a battery with the following specifications:
Chemistry: Alkaline Manganese Dioxide Min Capacity: 40AH Nominal Voltage: 7.5 volts Terminals: Screw terminals Max age on delivery: 5 months from date of manufacture
This Ray-O-Vac 803 battery was last supplied to DLA by L.N. Curtis & Sons for $103 per package (of four) in quantity of 1,197. Other suppliers include Atlantic Diving Supply and Spectrum Brands. The price has risen from $82 in 2017 for 1,000 packages. We estimate the value of this contract at $85,490.
All quotes are due by May 12, 2021. The contract has been set-aside for small businesses.
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DLA Troop Support is planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) spanning up to five years for the supply of women’s Khaki blouses. This navy woman’s service blouse, NSN 8410-01-539-7912 shall be made in accordance with NCTFD-PD 06-06B.
The military wants pricing for 67,050 units each year for five years. The maximum order quantity over the duration of the contract is 335,250 blouses. It has been supplied to the military since 2016 by Bestec Concept, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY for a unit price of $30.38 each. If all five years of the contract are executed, we estimate the value at $10,184,895.
All offers are due at DLA By May 20, 2021. The contract has been set aside for small businesses.
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