DLA solicits Nitrogen Drop Hoses; est value $527,790

Apache AH-64
The aircrew of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter conducts preflight checks before lifting off from the USS Nassau

DLA Land and Maritime, Fluid Handling Division is soliciting Nitrogen Drop Hoses for use in the Apache AH-64 Helicopter.  This solicitation for 146 units is set-aside for small business.

The nonmetallic hose part number HM025-091-11 has a national stock number of 4720-01-523-4202.  The OEM is Robertson Aviation.  It was last sold to DLA for $3,615 in quantity of 14 by Kampi Components.  Other suppliers include TNL Sales, BDS Supply and Pioneer Industries.

Based on recent pricing, we estimate the contract value at approximately $527,790.   Offers are due by November 10, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7M4-21-Q-0016 into “Search for Anything” atop the screen.

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DLA solicits long-term supplier for Shims; $88,965 est value

DLA Aviation Commodities Division is looking for a long-term supplier of shims.  This laminated shim, NSN 5365-00-450-7503 has an outside diameter of 9.5 inches and 13 bolt holes.  It should comply with AMS-DTL-22499.  Technical data is available from DLA.

The most recent supplier was Hoosier Industries at a price of $38.43 in quantity of 77. Other suppliers include Spirol International and Airtech Instrument & Gauge.  DLA estimates annual demand at 463 units.

The contract has one base year and four option years. If all five years of the contract are executed, it could be worth $88,965.  All offers are due by November 10, 2020.  It has been set aside for small business.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X197 into Search for Anything atop the screen.

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DLA wants more competition on this cargo net; $262,182 annual purchases

1670-01-518-4547 Cargo tiedown net
1670-01-518-4547 Cargo tie-down net

DLA Aviation is looking for more companies to compete for supply of this polypropylene cargo net.  It includes four 10 foot ropes installed on quick-tie tie-downs.

Currently, there is only one supplier, Networks Enterprises, Inc.  The manufacturer’s part number is C42-8080-4AQESS. It was last supplied for $168.88 in quantity of 221.

The military anticipates purchasing 1,132 of these nets each year at an estimated cost of $262,182.  This is based on DLA’s single unit cost of $232 each.

The military is so interested in finding additional suppliers for this item that they are making samples available to be reverse engineered.  Technical drawings are also available.

To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1670-01-518-4547 into “Search for Anything” at the top of the screen.  BidLink can help guide you through the process of acquiring a sample and demonstrating your interest to DLA.

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DLA solicitation for aircraft support cowl rod assembly; $81,120 est value

DLA Aviation is looking for a long-term supplier of this support cowl rod assembly.  Boeing is the OEM with part number 39-10775-3.  Its NSN is 1560-00-787-3296.

A n export controlled technical data package is available for this item.  Offerers will need an approved Joint Certification Program (JCP) to acquire documents.  If you don’t already have one, you can learn about acquiring one at JCP Home.

The technical description is as follows:

ALUMINUM ALLOY, WW-T-700/6,21.750 IN. LG,0.875 IN. OD,0.058 IN. WALL THK,CLEVIS 1 END,QUICK RELEASE TRIGGER OPPOSITE END

It was last supplied by Kit Pack, Co. for $157.19 each in quantity of 30.  Over 10 years the price has increased from $43.  Other suppliers include Western  Pacific Enterprises and RIPA Engineering.

DLA Estimates annual demand at 104 units. Based on this demand the contract could be worth $81,120.  Minimum annual demand is 26 and maximum is 156 units.

Offers are due by Nov 4, 2020.  This solicitation is set-aside for small business.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-R-X066 into Search for Anything.  Click the solicitation number to see the bid details, and look for original documents to see the RFQ.

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DLA Solicitation for RF Cables; $45,815 est value

DLA Aviation is soliciting 77 RF Cables.  This item, NSN  5995-01-246-0328 has a manufacturer’s part number of 11442284-2. A technical data package is available from DLA.

This cable was previously supplied by SSI Technologies in quantity of 85 units at $595 each.  Other suppliers include Dirksen and Associates, Thosani, and Kampi Components.

The military will test five samples at random, which will be shipped to the Redstone Technical Test Center.

This RFQ is set aside for small business.  Offers are due by November 3, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-T-078V into the “Search for Anything” box.

 

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DLA contract for blue butt splice connectors; $114,000 est value

Butt Splice Connectors
Butt Splice Connectors

DLA Aviation is looking for a long-term supplier of butt splice connectors.  This Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) will be used to release delivery orders over up to five years. These connectors, NSN 5940-00-271-7741 have a military specification number of M81824/1-2. It is governed under QPL AS81824 and SAE Specification SAE AS81824. The Current approved sources of supply are CAGE codes 06090, 06324, 55104, and 1JX75.

They were last supplied to the military by Management Solutions for $41.32 per package.  It was previously supplied by Tyco Electronics, M3 Associates and Glenair.

DLA estimates annual purchases of 2,759 packages.  If all five years of the contract are executed, the contract could be worth $114,000.

Technical documents are available through DLA.  All offers are due by November 16, 2020.  To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-0003 into “Search for Anything”.

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5 year contract for C5A Door Pads; $30,680 est value

C5A Aircraft
C5A Aircraft

DLA Aviation is planning to issue a 5 year Indefinite Delivery Contract for door pad assemblies used in the C5A aircraft.  A Technical data package is available for this door pad, NSN 1560-00-195-7361.

It was last sold to the military by Basic Rubber & Plastics for $236 each.  A first-article test item was delivered at a cost of $2,000 for the Government to approve before shipping the remaining quantity.  It was also supplied by Aero Components.

DLA estimates annual demand at 26 units with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 36 each year. With an estimated quantity of 130 over five years, the contract is valued at $30,680.

Offers are due by October 13, 2020.  The contract is set-aside for small business.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-R-X017 into Search for Anything.

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DLA 5 year contract for serpentine belts; $116,655 est value

M1093 6x6 Cargo Truck
M1093 6×6 Cargo Truck

DLA Land and Maritime is looking for a supplier of serpentine belts for the M1093 Cargo Truck.  The resulting Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will have three base years and two option years.  This allows DLA to place monthly delivery orders against the contract for up to five years.

The belt, NSN 3030-01-563-1303 has a part number of 12422857-003. It was last supplied by V. Lopez Jr. for $20.85 each in quantity of 1,947.  Prior procurement history indicates a price between $12 and $14.  Other suppliers include Jamaica Bearing, III Williams, and All Rite Distributing.

DLA Estimates annual demand of 1,119 units.  If they execute all five years of the contract it could be worth $116,655.  The contract is capped at $250,000 over the five year period.

Offers are due by October 17, 2020.  Technical documents are available.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L3-21-R-X004 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA wants more competition on this cable assembly; $915,951 annual purchases

6150-01-628-9758 cable, special purpose
6150-01-628-9758 cable, special purpose

DLA Aviation is looking for companies to provide competition for this cable assembly used in the F-16 and A-10 Thunderbolt.  Currently the only supplier is Thunderbolt Defense.  The most recent purchase was for 75 units at $3,300 each.  The price has risen from $2,070 in 2019.

DLA estimates annual demand for this item at 321 units, which is up from 239 units earlier this year. They estimate annual purchases at $915,951.

The original Thales part number is A13091-5.  DLA is so interested in finding suppliers that they are willing to make a sample available to vendors to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this cable, log into BidLink and search put 6150-01-628-9758 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA solicitation for 184 MH-47 engine covers; $20,497 est value

The MH-47 is the Special Operations version of the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter and flown by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).
The MH-47 is the Special Operations version of the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter.

DLA Troop Support is soliciting 184 engine covers used on the CH-47 and MH-47 helicopters.  This cover, NSN 1730-00-990-9838 is used to protect the engine inlet from dirt and debris while parked.

The cover was last supplied to the military by B.W.I. of K.S., Inc. for $111.40 each in quantity of 146.  Other suppliers include Weckworth Manufacturing and R Jared Pearce. The original Boeing part number is 114G1206-1.

The solicitation not set-aside for small business, and technical documentation is available.  The nylon covers are to comply with Mil-C-20696, Type 1, Class 2.

Offers are due by October 9, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE8EF-20-T-2421 into “Search for Anything” at the top of the screen.

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