DLA Land and Maritime has announced that the agency would like to see more competition to supply Earth Ground Clamps. Currently only one supplier is selling these devices to the U.S. Military.
The government has been purchasing the Fluke 1630-2, NSN 6625-01-561-9539. It has a resistance range from 0.025 to 1500 with a 35MM jaw opening. It measures earth ground loop resistances for multi-grounded systems using the dual-clamp jaw. This test technique eliminates the dangerous and time-consuming activity of disconnecting parallel grounds, as well as the process of finding suitable locations for auxiliary test stakes.
The only company supplying these to the military is International Television Corp, which sold 16 units for $1,997.92 each. A single unit online is retailing for $2,523. DLA purchases approximately 48 of these units each year.
There is no current solicitation for this item, but DLA procures it regularly and wants to line up other potential suppliers. If a suitable replacement is offered, the government will evaluate and potentially approve the new source.
To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 6625-01-561-9539 into the “Search for Anything” box. BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.
Tired of DIBBS / SAM and bid services that don’t understand defense contracting? Try BidLink for free at www.bidlink.net.
Tweet