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DLA Aviation will be issuing a long-term contract for the supply of self-locking hex nuts for use in a variety of systems including the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).  This 1/2 inch steel hex nut, NSN 5310-00-050-6646 has a plastic nylon thread locking insert. The Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will have one base year and four option years.

It was last sold the the military by Defense Support Services in Arlington, Tx. for $0.527 each in quantity of 68,000.  There is no set quantity in the solicitation, but DLA estimates they will purchase 80,891 of these hex nuts each year. Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $213,147.

All offers are due by February 13, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-P-3127 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 is soliciting 90 torque motors used in the F/A-18 Hornet supersonic jet.  DLA has technical documentation on this motor, NSN 6105-01-172-7640 so new companies can compete.

This motor was last sold to the military by Transaero, Inc. for $3,395 in quantity of 23 units.  The most recent sale was in June of 2016.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $305,000.

All offers are due by February 7, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7M1-22-Q-0316 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 five year contract for the supply of engine oil used in the UH-1N Search and Rescue Helicopter.  This oil, NSN 2935-00-480-6592 both lubricates and cools the engine.  Technical data is available for download so new companies can compete.

It was last sold to the military by Aavid Niagra for $5,071.35 / case in quantity of 4. There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates they will purchase 16 cases each year.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $405,000.

All offers are due by February 24, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0223 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 by issuing a long-term contract for the supply of cylindrical oil filters. These filters,NSN 2945-01-305-5342 are 4.2″ long by 2.25″ in diameter.  The contract will have three base years and two option years.  Technical documentation is available for download so new companies can compete.

The filters were last supplied by Pall Aeropower for $105.50 each in quantity of 1,609.  Although there is no set quantity in the solicitation, DLA estimates that they will purchase 2,232 units each year for a total contract estimate of 11,160.   Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $1.17 Million.

All offers are due by February 24, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0197 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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Hill Airforce Base is soliciting 446 coil and housing assemblies used on the wheel and braking system of the F-16 aircraft.  Currently there is only one supplier, Meggitt Aircraft even though DLA has technical documents available for download.

This coil and housing assembly, NSN 1630-01-055-5232 was last sold to the military for $4,057.94 each by Meggitt Aircraft.  DLA is allowing 350 days from order to deliver the goods.  Based on an analysis of past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $1.8 Million.

All offers are due by February 24, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0133 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 Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the delivery of engine mounts used on the UH-60 aircraft.  This contract will have one base year and four option years for a total of five.  DLA will submit periodic delivery orders over the contract term.

This mount, NSN 5342-01-526-9009 has a Sikorsky Aircraft part number of 70361-08015.  DLA has technical documentation available for download in cFolders.  It was last supplied by SKF USA for $2,601 in quantity of 190.  It was also sold in smaller quantities for $3,421. SKF has been the only supplier over the last 10 years.

There is no set quantity in the solicitation but there is an estimate of 100 units each year.  However, this conflicts with DLA guidance that states annual demand of 184.

All offers are due by February 24, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-R-0141 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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After breaking compatability with the Firefox browser last week, the DIBBS website is back online.  Access to cFolders and other DIBBS services is once again available. DIBBS is catching up on the missing solicitations from 1/21 to 1/24.

BidLink will continue to acquire solicitation data as it is made available.

Fortunately BidLink allows you to continue to browse solicitations even when government websites are down.   We store the original PDF solicitation and award documents on BidLink’s servers so you can always have access.

 

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DLA Land and Maritime will be awarding a long-term Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) for the supply of two  types of vehicle doors.  These doors are used on 1 1/4 ton trucks made by AM General.  The contract will have three base years and two option years against which DLA will submit periodic delivery orders.

These doors were last sold to the military by Alicrant, Inc. The first door, NSN 2510-01-254-1500 was sold for $912 each in quantity of 38.  The other door, 2541-01-257-3903 was sold for $950 each in quantity of 34.  The solicitation also includes air springs, NSN 2510-01-558-4138.  There is no set quantity in the solicitation, but DLA has provided annual demand estimates.

NSN	Annual demand
2510-01-254-1500	394
2541-01-257-3903	368
2510-01-558-4138	82

Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $3.6 Million.  All offers are due by February 17, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-22-R-0028 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 planning to issue a long-term contract for supply of linear actuating cylinders  used on the C-135 aircraft and JSTARS radar system.   This actuator, NSN 1650-00-886-2691 has a Boeing part number of 69-14931-801.  Technical documentation is available for new companies to compete.

It was last sold to the military by Coastal Defense Products for $977.25 in quantity of 46 units.  There is no set quantity in this solicitation but DLA estimates they will purchase 124 of these each year.  Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $605,895.

Vendors will have 252 days from delivery order to supply the goods.  All offers are due by February 17, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0178 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has announced that they would like to see more competition for this filter element.  The filter, NSN 1650-01-055-9445 is used on the F-16 aircraft. There has been only one supplier, Honeywell International, who has sold the filter to DLA since 2016. Prior suppliers include Western Filter and Donaldson Company.

The filters were last sold to the military for $329.04 in quantity of 1,385. DLA estimates that they will spend $384,480 on these this year, a 20% increase from last year’s demand.

There is no current solicitation for this item, but DLA has determined that more competition will provide better pricing.  The government is so interested in finding more companies that they are making samples available for companies to reverse engineer.  A technical data package and drawings are also available.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1650-01-055-9445 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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