Month: April 2026

DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation for Anchor Shackles (NSN 4030-01-622-9684). These Alloy Bolt Type Anchor Shackles are 1-3/8″ with a 21 ton (42,000 lbs) load capacity. The contract to be awarded will have five base years with an annual demand of 4,009 units each year.

They were last sold to the military by Alloy Sling Chains, Inc. for $159.32 in quantity of 43. A larger quantity of 5,002 was sold in the same year from Kampi Components for $155.84ea. The price has increased from $89 in 2023.

The total estimated quantity over the contract term is 20,045 units with a guaranteed minim of 949. Periodic delivery orders will be sent to the awardee over the life of the contract. Vendors have 144 days from delivery order to deliver the goods.

Based on past procurement history pricing we anticipate the value of this contract at $3.1 Million.

All offers due by May 1, 2026.

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The Defense Logistics Agency has issued a solicitation for branched wiring harnesses (NSN 5995-01-184-2228). These cable assemblies are 96″ long with 4 branched connectors. It’s used for communication and is found in the HMMWV. Annual demand for this item is only 33 units, but DLA indicates that there are 3,446 units back-ordered.

The last company to sell this cable to the military was Aero-Tel wire which sold them for $148.47 in quantity of 178. Based on past procurement history pricing this contract could be worth close to $500,000.

This solicitation is set-aside for small business. All offers due by May 7, 2026.

A technical data package is available so new companies can compete.

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Looking at the first three weeks of DLA purchases we have identified the top contractors and which supply classes are making the most money.

Company	April sales
SUMMIT SHOJI INC.	$54,439,945
GLOBAL ADVANCED METALS USA, INC.	$45,210,000
CENTRAL LAKE ARMOR EXPRESS, INC.	$32,366,880
BETHEL INDUSTRIES, INC	$32,276,160
SLATE SOLUTIONS, LLC	$31,037,760
RIO TINTO SERVICES INC.	$24,806,432
SRI INTERNATIONAL	$24,000,000
COASTAL PACIFIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS,	$21,105,496
CBMM NORTH AMERICA, INC	$20,029,987
PROPPER INTERNATIONAL, INC.	$18,750,875
HARDWICK TACTICAL CORPORATION	$17,336,837
AMERIQUAL GROUP, LLC	$17,001,239
ORIGINAL FOOTWEAR COMPANY, THE	$16,183,279
KBR SERVICES, LLC	$15,838,900
PAULEY RODINE INC	$15,032,922
HARTECH GROUP LLC	$14,408,826
BELLEVILLE SHOE MANUFACTURING	$12,695,127
GIL SEWING CORP.	$12,260,823
C5MI INSIGHT LLC	$11,709,732
WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE	$11,194,457
BETHEL YUUT LLC	$11,107,800
MCRAE INDUSTRIES, INC.	$11,013,289
ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC.	$10,448,207

As to which supply classes are bringing in the most sales volume, body armor is still #1. Of course food and clothing are always in the top 25.

FSC / PSC	Title	Sales volume
8470	Armor, Personal	$53,581,140
6505	Drugs and Biologicals	$40,862,426
9650	Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms	$39,748,432
6830	Gases: Compressed and Liquefied	$38,316,545
8915	Fruits and Vegetables	$37,200,742
8970	Composite Food Packages	$32,805,495
8405	Outerwear, Men’s	$26,199,962
8415	Clothing, Special Purpose	$25,761,456
8430	Footwear, Men’s	$24,532,784
S222	Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage	$22,222,140
9130	Liquid Propellants and Fuels, Petroleum Base	$19,268,699
1560	Airframe Structural Components	$16,968,690
4820	Valves, Nonpowered	$15,875,043
8905	Meat, Poultry, and Fish	$14,628,131
1680	Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components	$11,428,927
6150	Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment	$11,318,210
4220	Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment	$11,207,217
9640	Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products	$9,999,994
5340	Hardware, Commercial	$9,677,259
3120	Bearings, Plain, Unmounted	$9,044,220
6850	Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties	$8,513,800
9150	Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic	$8,090,088
8910	Dairy Foods and Eggs	$8,032,758
R425	Non-Medical Technical Support	$7,919,450

This list is limited to DLA, so larger orders on SAM are not included. SAM procurement history often lacks NSN / FSC data.

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DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation which will result in a five year contract for supply of black and white adhesive tape. This tape (NSN 5975-01-525-7728) is manufactured by Brother International part number TZ-S241. It’s 3/4″ wide, black / white, designed for labels. The tape is 27.2 feet long.

It was last sold to the military by Farmville Wholesale Suppy for $15.93 ea in quantity of 425. Other suppliers include Kampi Components, BDS Supply, and Szy holdings. DOD estimates that they purchase 945 units each year. The contract will last for five years. Minimum annual quantity is 268, but only the first year has a guaranteed minimum quantity.

This solicitation is set-aside for small business. All offers are due by April 20, 2026.

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