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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation for parachute bags, NSN 1670-01-476-3131.  It is designed to assist and control the portion of a parachute’s operation occurring from the time of pack opening to the instant the suspension lines are fully extended, but prior to the inflation of the canopy. Technical data and military specifications are available for this item so new companies can compete.

The last company to sell these to the military was Aerial Machine & Tool which sold them for $129 each in quantity of 1,265.  A first article test item was sold for $1,000.

This current solicitation calls for 5,111 parachute bags. Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at approximately $800,000.

All offers are due by January 23, 2023.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-23-Q-0393 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation which will result in a three year contract to supply protective gloves.  These gloves, NSN 8415-21-921-2167 are part of the Joint Services Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) system. They are specifically designed to be worn by personnel to ensure protection from nuclear, biological and chemical contaminants.  They are non-flame resistant. They have an Airboss Defense part number of 0M990520.

The last company to supply these to the military was Canadian Commercial Corporation which sold them for $23.65 each in quantity of 100,000.  DLA estimates that they will purchase approximately 540,000 gloves over the three year period with a maximum quantity of 810,000.

Extra time was provided by the contracting officer with this solicitation closing on 3/14/2023. Technical data is available by way of a military specification.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $12.7 Million over the contract term.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-22-R-0128 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 on this gear used in the F-16  engine. This 45 tooth gear, NSN 3020-00-320-5179 is made from E9310 steel.  It has a diameter of 2.6 inches.  It is managed through Tinker and Robins air force bases.

It was most recently sold to the military by Raytheon for $912 each in quantity of 139.  The only other recent supplier was United Technologies. DLA purchases 1,727 of these gears each year for an annual estimated value of $1.5 Million.

There is no current solicitation for this item, but DLA is announcing that they would like to see more companies compete to supply this item. Technical data is available and DLA is even making samples available for potential suppliers to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 3020-00-320-5179 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation which will result in a multi-year contract for supply of temperature transmitters, NSN 6685-00-373-9004.  These transmitters comply with MIL-DTL-7990, and operate on 24v DC. It is used on the KC-130 aircraft. The resulting contract will last for up to five years.

The last company to supply these to the military was Norwich Aero, which sold them for $83.47ea.  A contract earlier that year awarded to ASC International sold the transmitters for $244.60 each.  DLA anticipates buying 945 of these transmitters over the contract term.

We estimate the value of this contract at $78,000.

The PDF solicitation shows a due date of Dec 26, 2022, but the solicitation is showing as freshly posted to DLA on 1/5/2023.  DIBBS shows a closing date of 1/18/2023.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-23-R-X278 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 which will result in a five year contract to supply electrical leads, NSN 6150-01-317-6410. These copper core leads are 11″ x 0.73″ including lug terminals with mounting holes on both ends.  They comply with MIL-STD-130N(1) . Technical data is available for download.

The last company to supply these to the military was Phillip cable manufacturing which sold them for $16.75 each in quantity of 759.  Other suppliers include SSI Technology, A.F. Technology, Innodyne Engineering and Spartan Systems.

The government estimates that they will purchase 750 leads each year over the five year contract.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $60,000.

All offers are due by December 22, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-23-R-X540 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 supply of cable assemblies used in the strut gearbox of the KC-135 aircraft.  There is technical data available on this cable NSN 2995-01-146-4956.   The resulting contract will last for five years with an estimated total quantity of 60 units.

The last company to supply these to the military was Brown Helicopter which sold the cable for $4,964 each in quantity of 18.  Four years ago these cables were selling for $1,000 each. Other suppliers include Lee Air Company, Pinnacle Research Aviation, and Alamo Aircraft.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $300,000 over five years.  All offers are due by 12/21/2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-23-R-X246 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 which will result in a five year contract for supply of compressor vane retainers used on the F414-GE-400 engine. This retainer, NSN 2840-01-443-5894 is used to hold the compressor vane in place in this engine that produces 22,000 lb of thrust. The engine is used in the F/A-18E Super Hornet. Periodic delivery orders will be placed against this contract as needed.

This item was last sold to the military by L’anse Manufacturing & Technology for $233.39 each in quantity of 288.  DLA estimates that they will purchase 1,456 retainers each year over the five year contract.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $1.6 Million.

Technical data is available on this item so new companies can compete. The awardee has 150 days from each order to deliver the goods.

All offers due by January 4, 2023.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-23-R-0120 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 16,250 cargo tie-downs used in the C-130 aircraft.  This tie-down adapter, NSN 1670-01-599-2776 complies with military specification M25959-III.

The last company to supply these to the military ware Davis Aircraft which sold 5,829 tie-downs for $132 each.  They were also supplied by Ancra International.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $2.1 Million.

All offers are due by December 20, 2022. The awardee has 162 days to deliver the goods after receiving the award.

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DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation which will result in a five year contract for the supply of lighting fixtures used in the C-130 Hercules aircraft.  Technical data is available for the fixture, NSN 6210-01-455-1342, so new companies can compete.

The last company to sell this item to the military was Linmarr Associates which sold 35 units for $22,600 each. The price has risen from $6,460 eight years ago. Other suppliers include JGB Enterprises, AVCTech, and Brown Helicopter.

DLA estimates they will purchase 265 lighting fixtures over five years.  The awardee has 270 days to deliver the goods after receiving each delivery order. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $5.8 Million.

All responses to this RFP are due by December 24, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-23-R-0039 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 dial pressure gauges used in the HH-60 aircraft. This pressure gauge, NSN 6685-00-074-2288 is made of anodized aluminum with a Beryllium copper element. It has a range of 0 to 20 PSI marked in 5 psi increments. It’s 4″ in diameter with a 3.6″ depth. Technical data is available on this item and contractors have almost a month to respond to the RFP. The contract will last for up to five years against which periodic delivery orders will be issued.

The last company to supply these to the military was Rotair Aerospace which sold them for $4,303 each in quantity of 7. DLA estimates that they will purchase 37 of these gauges each year for an estimated total of 185 units. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $800,000.

All offers are due by December 9, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-23-R-0013 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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