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DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation for long-term supply of Humidity-Temperature probes.  The contract will have three base years and two option years for a maximum duration of five.  The design of the probe complies with military specification MS27188-2.  It is used on the F/A-18 aircraft.

This probe, NSN 6685-00-803-7705 is made of corrosion resistant steel with a temperature range of -70 to 350 degrees Celsius and a humidity range of 0 to 100.

The last company to supply these to the military was Phaostron Instrument and Electronic, which sold them for $3,786 in quantity of 66.  The solicitation calls for annual demand of 59 for a total of 295 over five years. We estimate the value of the contract at around $1.1 Million.

All offers are due by March 31, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-R-X666 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation for Elastomeric Thrust Bearings used on the HH-60 aircraft.  This bearing, NSN 3110-01-158-9607 has a Sikorsky Aircraft part number of SB7002-048.  Technical data is available on this item so new companies can compete.

This bearing was last sold to the military by Lord Corporation for $1,488.51 each in quantity of 101 units.  Lord Corporation has been the only supplier since 2016.

The current solicitation has a quantity of 523 including two first-article test items. DLA estimates demand of this item at 1,087 each year.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at around $500,000.

All offers are due by April 2, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-Q-0926 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation is looking for more companies supply this hydraulic filter used on the SH-60B Helicopter. Currently there is only one supplier.  The government has concluded that additional suppliers could provide competition which will lower acquisition cost.

The filter is currently supplied by Arkwin Industries, which sold them for $440.23 in quantity of 202.  DLA estimates annual demand at 789.  The military estimates that they will spend $488,383 each year on this filter in the absence of additional competition.

There are no technical data nor drawings for the item, but DLA is making samples available for companies to reverse engineer.  There is no current solicitation for this item, but DLA purchases it regularly.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1650-01-204-5359 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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DLA Troop Support will be issuing a contract for the supply of unisex two-piece flame resistant uniforms. The contract will last for five years and is broken into two lots.  Lot #1 is for designated companies located in a HUBZONE, while lot #2 is set-aside for small businesses.  The contract will last for five years against which DLA will issue periodic delivery orders.

This uniform includes a single breast coat (NSN 8405-01-696-2736), and trousers (NSN 8405-01-696-3147). The fabric is 55% flame-resistant rayon, 30% meta-aramid, 10% nylon, and 5% para-aramid ripstop.  They were last sold to the military by Silver Oak Leaf, Inc.   The coats sold for $96.07 ea in quantity of 1,140; the trousers sold for $113.91 in quantity of 220.

Estimated quantities for each are as follows:

Year 1: 81,000

Years 2 + 3: 114,000 annually

Years 4+5: 192,000 annually

The total estimated demand over five years is 693,000 uniforms.  DLA has set a maximum quantity of 885,000 over the contract term. Monthly delivery orders will have a maximum quantity of 10,000 in the first year, and up to 20,000 per month in later years.

Based on past procurement history and adjusting for quantity discount, this contract is worth more than $100 Million over the contract term.

All offers are due by April 11, 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-22-R-0026 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Land and Maritime has issued a solicitation for long-term supply of 24 Volt lead-acid batteries.  This 24V, 11AH battery, NSN 6140-01-545-1006 is used to start aircraft turbines.  The solicitation is for a simplified indefinite delivery contract (SIDC) against which DLA will issue periodic delivery orders.  The contract will have one base year and two option years.

The most recent supplier was Southern Cross Aviation which sold this battery for $2,669 ea in quantity of 28.  There is no set quantity on this solicitation but DLA estimates that they will purchase 40 batteries each year.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $320,280 over three years.

All offers are due by March 28, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-22-R-X063 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

 

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DLA Land and Maritime has issued a solicitation which will result in a three year contract for supply of 12 volt lead-acid batteries.  These batteries are used in the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC).  DLA will issue periodic delivery orders against the contract.

This battery, NSN 6140-01-337-0210 has an Ultralife part number of UBBL02-01.  The battery dimensions are 5″ x 2.4″ x 4.4″.  Past suppliers include Ultralife, Advanced product services and New Beginnings Capital Partnership.  It was last sold to DLA for $261.25 in quantity of 96.  There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates that they will purchase 309 batteries each year for a total of 927.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $242,178.  All offers are due by February 28, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-22-R-X049 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation will be issuing a long-term contract for the supply of antenna cable used in the CS-13 Mine Resistant Vehicle.  They are soliciting two different cables.  The contract will have a period of five years against which DLA will issue periodic delivery orders.

Both cables are 20 feet long with connectors on either end. The first cable in the solicitation is NSN 5995-01-554-6811 which last sold to DLA by First RF Corporation for $250 in quantity of 276.  The solicitation estimates annual demand at 252 for a total estimated quantity of 1,260. The second cable is NSN 5995-01-554-6809 which sold for @275 in quantity of 355.  DLA estimates they need 40 each year for a total of 200 over five years.  Other suppliers include American Trading Service, Pioneer Industries, Stealth Supply, and Kampi Components.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $370,000.  All offers are due by March 25, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0265 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Land and Maritime will be issuing a long-term contract for the supply of vehicle covers used on the HumVee.  The contract will have three base years and two option years for a maximum duration of five. DLA will issue periodic delivery orders against this contract over the term.

The cover, NSN 2540-01-434-8602 is made of vinyl coated cloth.  It was last sold to the military by GTA Container for $357.90 in quantity of 57. There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates that they purchase 892 each year. The first delivery order will be for 300 units with 235 days to deliver.  Subsequent orders will likely be 300 units with 30 days to deliver.

Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract at $1.3 Million.  The maximum contract value is $1.8 Million.

The contract is set-aside for small businesses.  All offers are due by March 15, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-22-R-0038 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation will be issuing a contract for supply of wiring harnesses used on a variety of military systems including submarines, frigate class ships, and the Landing Craft Utility System (LCUS). This 11 AWG wiring harness, NSN 6150-00-087-0815 is 50 feet long with 4 conductors, copper core, and rubber synthetic insulation. The harness will comply with MIL-DTL-2726/49.

It was last sold to the military by Janel Industries for $1,055 each in quantity of 34.  A first article test item was sold for $10,600 so the government could evaluate the quality of before receiving the rest of the shipment.  There is no set quantity in this solicitation, but DLA has estimates they will purchase 303 units annually.  The contract will have two base years and three option years for a maximum duration of five years.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $1.59 Million over the contract term.  New suppliers will need to submit a source approval request (SAR) with their offer.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-R-0129 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Aviation has announced that they would like to see more competition for supply of this shaft assembly used on the UH-60 Helicopter.  Currently there is only one supplier, which has made the part since 2006.  The government has a technical data package and drawings for this output shaft assembly, NSN 2925-01-179-2648 .

It was last sold to the military by Honeywell International for $1,864 each in quantity of 57.  The most recent order was in December 2021.  There is no current solicitation for this item, but it is regularly purchased by DLA.  The government estimates that they will spend $1.3 Million on this item in 2022.  Estimated annual demand is 587 units.

DLA is so interested in finding competition that they are making samples available for companies to purchase or borrow to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 2925-01-179-2648 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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