Month: August 2021

A NAICS code, North American Industry Classification System is a code which classifies a business establishment by type of industry.  NAICS codes are 6-digit codes, some are ambiguous e.g. 334419 – Defined as “Other Electronic Component Manufacturing”.  NAICS codes represent industry classifications, NOT product classifications.

The Department of Defense and SAM registration CAGE codes require choosing these codes which associates your company with the types of industries your company represents. DOD solicitations will list a NAICS code representing the item procured. The problem is when used in solicitations some codes are incorrectly chosen or don’t represent all items being procured, especially when one solicitation lists several items.

When using NAICS codes to search for government solicitations your results may be poor due to the fact that NAICS codes represents an industry and not products.  A more accurate way to search for products listed in DOD solicitations would be to use Product Codes otherwise known as Federal Supply Class codes FSC’s, these codes represent the Product Category of the item being procured and are the first four digits of the NSN.

Here is a perfect example of a DOD Solicitation that listed a NAICS code which did not relate to a majority of the items being procured.  SPE7MX-21-R-0120 lists NAICS 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing and this solicitation lists a variety of products, 16 in total with a potential contract value of over 2 Million Dollars.

Here a just a few of the items listed in the above solicitation along with their associated FSCs which relate to the product category of the item.:

Hose Assembly – FSC 4720
Tube Nipple – FSC 4730
Linear Microcircuit – FSC 5962
Optical Prism – FSC 6650
Fuel Tank Parts Kit – FSC 2910

If your company was searching for government bids relating to any of the above items, your “Bid Search” probably would have not contained the NAICS code 334419 and you would have missed this one.  However if you searched for bids using FSC’s you would have a much better chance and more accurate bid results.

BidLink Software Systems is an industry leader in DOD Bid Search and Procurement Research tools.

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DLA Aviation is soliciting 600 PSI pressure gauges used in submarines.  These half inch dial indicating pressure gauges, NSN 6685-01-122-5941 have a 50 PSI graduation unit with minimum increments of 5 PSI.  The OEM is Ashcroft Pressure Gages.  The contract will have three base years and two optional years against which DLA will submit periodic delivery orders with a minimum quantity of 7 and a maximum of 27.

The last company to supply these to the military is MMC Metrology Lab for $450 each in quantity of 4.  There is no set quantity of this contract, but DLA estimates annual demand at 92.  If all five years of the contract are executed, it could be worth $207,000.

All offers are due by September 4, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-XD71 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation is going to issue a five year contract for supply of seat headrest assemblies, NSN 1680-00-898-2453.  There is no set quantity on the order, but DLA estimates that they will purchase 148 units each year for a total of 740 headrests.  The contract will last for five years against which DLA will submit periodic delivery orders.

These headrests were last sold by Sonfarrel, Inc for $188 each in quantity of 13.  A first article test item is required for the government to inspect the item before taking delivery on the remaining quantity.  Sonfarrel sold the first article test item for $1,500. Other suppliers include Aces Enterprises and AGH Industries.  Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $139,120.  The OEM is Saffran Group / Mag Aerospace.

This contract is set-aside for small businesses. Technical documentation is available so new vendors can compete.

All offers are due by September 9, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-R-XA55 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Land and Maritime will by issuing a long-term Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for hydraulic pumps.  These pumps, NSN 4320-01-417-4876 are used on the Family of Medium and Light Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). This contract will have three base years and can be extended for two additional years against which periodic delivery orders will by placed.  DLA set a minimum and maximum quantity per delivery at 500 and 5,552 respectively.

There is no set quantity for this contract, but DLA estimates that they will order 3,701 pumps each year.  The pumps were last sold to DLA by Hostman, Inc. for $435.76 in quantity of 1,000 units.  Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $7.7 Million over five years.

A technical data package is available for download from DLA so new companies can compete.  All offers are due by October 4, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7MX-21-R-0145 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting collapsible  water tanks.  These fabric tanks, NSN 5430-01-527-7233 have a 500 gallon capacity.  They are one part of the Water Supply Equipment used by the military used to store and transport potable water, also known as a Water Drum.  The solicitation calls for 50 units.

They were last sold to the military by GTA Drum, Inc for $5,999 in quantity of 29.  They were also sold by North American Fuel Tanks. Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract at $300,000.

Technical documentation is available for this item.  The solicitation is set-aside for small business.  All offers are due by September 27, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE8ED-21-R-0009 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Land and Maritime is looking for a long-term supplier of maintenance kits used on the M1A1 Tank.  These kits, NSN 4910-01-117-7943 include plenum air inlet seals, packing, personnel heater, fuel filter water separator, filter elements, and nuts and bolts. There is no set quantity on this order, but DLA estimates that they purchase 2,515 of these each year.  The contract has three base years with two optional years for a total of five against which DLA will submit periodic delivery orders.

The most recent supplier was System Technical Support which sold 774 kits for $478 each.  They also have been supplied by US Hardware.  Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $6 Million if all five years are executed.

This contract is set-aside 100% for small business. All offers are due by September 24, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7MX-21-R-0123 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Land and Maritime is going to issue a long-term contract for the supply of M4A1 Carbine Rifle Grips, NSN 1005-01-453-6655.  This is part of an ongoing effort by the military to upgrade M4 rifles to the new M4A1 design. There is no set quantity on the contract, but DLA estimates that they purchase 13,328 of these grips each year.  The contract will last for up to three years with one base and two option years.

The most recent supplier was Prudent American Technologies, which sold 3,185 rifle grips for $3.33 each.  Prior to that the only supplier was P&S Products dating back to 2007.  The price has risen from $1.75.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $133,146 if all three years are executed.

All offers are due by September 6, 2021. This contract is set-aside for small businesses only.

Technical  documents are available on this item so that companies can compete.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-21-R-X146 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Land and Maritime is planning to issue a long-term contract for the supply of firing pins used on the M-16 rifle.  This contract has one base year with the option to extend for two more against which DLA will issue periodic delivery orders.  If suppliers are meeting their obligations, DLA will likely execute all three years of the contract.

This steel firing pin, NSN 1005-00-017-9547 is an off-the-shelf item that most machine shops could duplicate even if they are not in the business of supplying weapon parts.  DLA has a technical data package available for download.

These pins were last sold to DLA by Coronet Machinery Corp for $3.28 in quantity of 12,558.  Other suppliers include Tri Technologies, Star-Glo Industries and Microbest, Inc. Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $124,052.  There is no set quantity on this contract, but DLA estimates that they buy 12,607 of these pins each year. They have requested price breakdowns for 1,000-2,000, 2,001-4,000, 4,001-8,000, and 8,001-16,000.

This solicitation is set-aside for small businesses.  All offers are due by August 31, 2021. Delivery with first article waived is 261 days, with first article in 396 days.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-21-R-X130 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation is soliciting power cable assemblies for the MH-60 helicopter. This cable, NSN 6150-01-495-4730 has a Sikorsky Aircraft part number of 70550-28801. The order is for 315 units.

They were last sold to the military for $2,874 each in quantity of 31 by Transaero, Inc. Other suppliers include Semco Instruments.  Pricing has risen from $1,492 each in 2012.  Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract at $905,310.

A technical data package is available for download from the military. All offers are due by September 13, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-0574 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation will be issuing a five year contract for the supply of cowl support rods for the KC-135 aircraft.   These corrosion resistant rods, NSN 1560-01-145-3844 have a steel alloy rod end as per MIL-S-5000. The latch end contains a positive lock pin to hold 3/8 diameter pin when in operational position. There is no set quantity for the contract, but DLA estimates that they will purchase 80 units each year.

The last company to supply these was Hydraflow, Inc. for $1,014.22 each in quantity of 22.  Other suppliers include LKR, Inc., V. Lopez Jr, and Statz Corporation.  Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $405,600 over five years.

A technical data package is available from DLA so companies can compete. All offers are due by September 13, 2021.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-R-0839 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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