DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation for supply of cable assemblies used in the strut gearbox of the KC-135 aircraft. There is technical data available on this cable NSN 2995-01-146-4956. The resulting contract will last for five years with an estimated total quantity of 60 units.
The last company to supply these to the military was Brown Helicopter which sold the cable for $4,964 each in quantity of 18. Four years ago these cables were selling for $1,000 each. Other suppliers include Lee Air Company, Pinnacle Research Aviation, and Alamo Aircraft.
Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $300,000 over five years. All offers are due by 12/21/2022.
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