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DLA Aviation is looking for more companies to supply this 3,000 PSI hydraulic actuator used on the C-5 Aircraft. There is currently only one supplier for this item.  Arkwin Industries has been the only supplier of this item p/n 12A049-1D over the past 18 years.  The price has risen steadily over the past 10 years to $6,186.  Lockheed Martin is the OEM with part number 4H90233-101D.

The military is so interested in finding more suppliers for this item that they are making samples available for vendors to reverse engineer.  Currently there is no technical data package available.

At an annual demand of 57 units, DLA estimates spending $477,399 each year on this actuator.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1650-00-449-3455 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division is looking for a company to supply aluminum rivets for up to five years.  This countersunk 1/4″ rivet complies to professional standard 80205-NAS1097. It has an OEM part number of NAS1097-4.

The rivet was last supplied to the military in 2009 by Allfast Fasteners in quantity of 76 pounds for $8.84 per pound.  DLA estimates annual demand at 1,194 pounds per year.  If all five years of the Indefinite Delivery Contract are executed, it could be worth $52,774.

The solicitation is set-aside for small business.  All offers are due by December 15, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X167 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA would like to see more competition for the Nomex accessory kit used with the LPU-36 life preserver. The OEM of this item was Simula Safety, which is no longer in business.  The only supplier dating back to 2006 is Bae Systems, selling these kits for $301.25 in quantity of 1,075.  The OEM part number is 110210-1.

The military has determined that they would like to encourage more competition for this item.  As a result, they are making samples of this kit available for contractors to reverse engineer.

DOD estimates annual demand at 651 units totaling $345,759 in purchases each year.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and search 4220-01-487-5800.  BidLink can help you acquire a sample from the military to reverse engineer this item.

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The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard are looking for a supplier of single breasted semi-fitted men’s dress coats.  This solicitation includes 41 different National Stock Numbers for various sizes.  The solicitation is set-aside for small business.

The only supplier of these coats over the last seven years is Bremen-Bowdon.  The most recent price was $118.81.   Below is a list of the National Stock Numbers being procured:

NSN	Quan	Total
8405-01-600-1756	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1765	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1782	72	$8,554.32
8405-01-600-1783	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-1824	72	$8,554.32
8405-01-600-1833	60	$7,128.60
8405-01-600-1838	60	$7,128.60
8405-01-600-1840	108	$12,831.48
8405-01-600-1841	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-1843	144	$17,108.64
8405-01-600-1844	48	$5,702.88
8405-01-600-1854	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1857	60	$7,128.60
8405-01-600-1858	48	$5,702.88
8405-01-600-1860	132	$15,682.92
8405-01-600-1862	84	$9,980.04
8405-01-600-1868	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1870	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1871	48	$5,702.88
8405-01-600-1872	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1873	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1875	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1878	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1880	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1885	84	$9,980.04
8405-01-600-1890	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1892	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1893	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1898	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-1902	84	$9,980.04
8405-01-600-1904	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-1905	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-2032	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-2033	12	$1,425.72
8405-01-600-2035	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-2037	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-2045	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-2048	36	$4,277.16
8405-01-600-2052	24	$2,851.44
8405-01-600-2057	12	$1,425.72
Total		$192,472.20

All offers are due by Dec 9, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-21-Q-0029 into the “Search for Anything” box atop the screen.

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DLA Land and Maritime is looking for companies to compete for this fuel cap used on the KC-135 super-tanker.  Currently there is only one supplier, Jamaica Bearing, who is selling these for $907.18 in quantity of 56.

The OEM is Eaton Industries (CAGE 86090) with a part number of 6986-4.  The price has risen from $70.65 in 2001, which is likely why DLA has flagged this item for more competition.

DLA estimates annual demand at 201 units.  Based on their internal cost estimate, they spend $200,017 each year in these gas caps. They are so interested in getting other companies to compete for this business that they have set-aside samples for manufacturer’s to reverse engineer.

BidLink can help you obtain more information about this item and how to acquire a sample.  To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1560-01-273-6215 into Search for Anything.

 

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting 2,067 packages of 3M N-95 masks.   This commercial off-the-shelf item has a National Stock Number of 4240-01-429-2685 and a manufacturer’s part number of 8210-N-95.

The masks were last supplied to the military by Fulton Supply at $80.40 / package in quantity of 1,711.  Other suppliers include ITC Electronics, L.R. Wolfe and Lousi M. Gers.  They were also purchased through GSA and DOD E-mall in smaller quantities for $114.49. Each package contains 160 masks.

All offers are due by November 20, 2020.  This solicitation is not set-aside for small business. Delivery is due 130 days from award. 

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE8E6-21-T-0688 into “Search for Anything” at the top of the screen.

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DLA Land and Maritime would like more competition for this off-the-shelf small arms sight mount. The military purchases 878 of these mounts each year and would like to see more competition.  The LT799 is manufactured by Austin Precision Products, the only OEM.

This mount, NSN 1005-01-606-1847 was last sold to DLA for $150.55 by Polar Net, LLC in quantity of 875.  DLA is so interested in finding suppliers that they have made samples available to purchase or borrow for reverse engineering.  This item can also be found in the commercial market for about $130.

Based on DLA’s cost estimate, they anticipate spending $173,527 each year on this mount.

To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1005-01-606-1847 into “Search for Anything” atop the screen.

 

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DLA Land and Maritime is planning on issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for supply of batteries used in the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP).   This 12 volt battery rated at 2.6 Ah is a rechargeable SLA battery with a a manufacturer’s part number of PS-1229 and an NSN of 6140-01-213-0199.  The contract will have three base years and two option years.

DLA estimates annual demand at 8,544 units.    The battery was last sold to the military for $17.82 in quantity of 1,736 by Battery Emporium & Technology.  They have been the exclusive supplier since 2016.  At this price, if all five years of this contract are executed it could be worth $761,270.

The contract is set-aside for small business.  All offers are due by December 4, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-20-R-0165 into the “Search for Anything” box at the top of the screen.

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DLA Aviation Commodities Division has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the intent to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for splicing kits.  The resulting contract will have one base year and four option years.  Under its authority, DLA can place periodic delivery orders for up to five years.

The kit, NSN 5940-01-101-0428 has a manufacturer’s part number of D-436-0133. It is a commercial off-the-shelf item.  The kit was last supplied to the military by Management Solutions for $23.50 each in quantity of 117.  They have won all DLA contracts on this item dating back to 2016. Other suppliers include Avnet and Tyco Electronics.

The solicitation is set-aside for small business.  All proposals are due by November 15, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X099 into the “Search for Anything” box.  Click the solicitation number, then scroll down to original documents, where you’ll see a link to the RFP.

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DLA Aviation Commodities division is soliciting 76,532 machine screws used in the Fontaine low-bed trailer.  These screws, NSN 5305-01-499-7657 have an OEM part number of 52116040.

They were last supplied to the military by Pioneer Industries for $0.81 each in quantity of 34,432.  Other suppliers include SD Tools, GFILS, and Atlantic Diving Supply.

This RFQ is set-aside for small business.  Offers are due by November 16, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-T-247E into “Search for anything” atop the page.

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