$791,250 DLA solicitation for C-130 thermostats

WC-130J Hercules aircraft weather reconnaissance loadmaster
WC-130J Hercules aircraft weather reconnaissance loadmaster. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

DLA has issued a solicitation for thermostats used in the C-130 aircraft.  It is also found in the T56 engine, AWACS E-3, and the U-2.  This thermostatic switch, NSN 5930-00-200-9326 is 5″ x 1.5″ and operates at 28vDC. More detail is available in the technical characteristics for this NSN.

These thermostats were last sold to the military by Chrisbarry Aircraft for $1,250 each in quantity of 80.  The same item was sold in 2022 for $587 in similar quantities by Kiddie Technologies.

A military specification is available for this item so new companies can compete.5930-00-200-9326-Thermostat

This solicitation calls for 633 units, but DLA is requesting price breaks from 249-1000. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $791,250.  All offers are due by March 7,2024.

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