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.
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