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DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting shock absorber housing assemblies (NSN 2530-01-347-7637) used in the M1A2 Joint Assault Bridge.  This is a perfect opportunity for a machine shop or CNC facility.  Technical data is available so new companies can compete, and at least part of the requirement is set-aside for small businesses.

The last company to supply these to the military was General Dynamics which sold them for $5,632 each in quantity of 52.  In a larger quantity of 240, they were sold for $3,759.  Other suppliers include Tecmotiv USA, Loc performance and Advanced CNC. The solicitation calls for 171 units. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at just under $1 Million.

A first article test item is required within 90 days with the remaining quantity delivered within 320 days.

All offers are due by November 9, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-22-R-0041 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 this oil pressure gauge used on the C-130 aircraft.  It measures both the oil pressure (marked with black “E”) and gear oil pressure (marked with black “G”).  The operating temperature range is minus 65 degrees to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.  The part was originally manufactured by JGB Enterprises under part number 10405N01P00.

Currently the only supplier over the last six years is AAR Supply which sold 5 units for $25,295 each.  Prior to that, Kampi Components was selling them for $16,216 in quantity of 6. Other suppliers include Linmarr Associates, JGB Enterprises,  and Fulton Supply. The price has more than doubled over 10 years prompting DLA to consider looking for other suppliers.

There is no current solicitation for this item but DLA ordered an average of 13 of these gauges each year.  They estimate that they will spend $473,292 including contracting costs each year on this item.

A technical data package is available.  In fact, DLA is so interested in finding competition that they are making samples available to companies that wish to reverse-engineer this item.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 6620-01-394-4042 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation which will result in a three year contract for supply of first aid kits.  The components in this solicitation do not include all items for the Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK II) NSN 6545-01-685-9951, but do include the following items:

NSN	Description	Unit price	Annual quantity	3 year total
8465-01-683-4661	Satchel	$8.74	52,500	$1,376,550
8465-01-683-4707	Bag	$8.12	105,000	$2,557,800
8465-01-683-4708	Field pack insert	$7.30	52,500	$1,149,750
8465-01-701-1184	Pouch set	$32.28	190,000	$6,133,200

Based on the past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $11 Million.

The company that wins the contract has 150 days from the first delivery order to deliver the goods, and 60 days after each subsequent delivery order.

There is no procurement history for the individual items in this kit, but Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries sold 1,336 full kits (NSN 6545-01-685-9951) for $140.16 each.

All offers are due by October 31, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-22-R-0145 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 light assemblies used on the F-16 aircraft.  Technical data is available on this item so new companies can compete.  With a solicitation offer due date in late December, new companies have the time to submit Source Approval Requests to become approved sources.

The light assembly NSN 6220-01-527-5887 has a manufacturer’s part number of 16VF016001-4. The last company to sell this item to the military was Soderberg Mfg which sold 27 units for $934 each.  There is no quantity listed in the solicitation but DLA estimates that they will purchase 635 over five years.  The annual demand estimate of 127 units has increased from 89 last year.

Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at just over $500,000.  All offers are due by December 19, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-R-0461 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 power cables. The resulting contract will have two base years and three option years for a total duration of five.

Two different cables are being solicited:

NSN 6150-01-248-9555 is a single conductor power cable assembly.  It was last sold to the military by Janel’s Industries for $398 in quantity of 105.  DLA estimates that they will purchase 608 units over the contract term.

NSN 6150-01-538-3080 is a 10 conductor, 16″ long power cable with gold contacts.  It was last sold to the military by Janel’s Industries for $784 in quantity of 31 units. DLA estimates that they will purchase 715 cables over the contract term.

Technical data is available for both of these items so new companies can compete.  Contractors have 132 days to deliver the goods after winning the contract.

Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $830,520.  All offers are due by November 30 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-R-0459 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 for 750 safety googles, NSN 4240-01-504-6222. These goggles made by Eye Safety Systems (part 740-0124) are low-profile with an injection molded rubber frame and foam backing. Clear and smoke grey anti-scratch lenses are included.  They meet ANSI Z87.1.

They were last sold to the military by Atlantic Diving Supply for $57.42 in quantity of 119.  Other suppliers include Supplycore, Inc.  We estimate the value of this contract at $43,065.

All offers are due by September 21, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE8E5-22-Q-0700 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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Warner Robins Air Force Base has issued a solicitation for supply of torque tube assemblies used in the C-5 aircraft.  This assembly, NSN 1680-01-583-0424 is part of the rudder pedal assembly for both the pilot and co-pilots.  Technical data is available under drawing number 4C22006-115A.

The only company to supply this item has been GSE Dynamics which sold 66 assemblies for $17,933 each. The current solicitation does not have a set quantity but DLA estimates that they will purchase 80 units over five years. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $1.43 Million.

All offers are due by October 13, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0771 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 lithium batteries used on the C-130J aircraft.  This Lithium ELT battery pack 6135-01-461-2915 is used with the Model B406-4 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). These 406 MHz distress beacons are used in conjunction with the Cospas-Sarsat System in the event of an aircraft crash.

These Emergency Locator Transmitters can be manually activated by a pilot using a switch or automatically activated by a G-switch. The G-switch inside the beacon that activates automatically when it detects excessive G-forces experienced during a crash. ELTs will transmit the distress signal for at 24 hours. This Artex/ACR Electronics ELT Lithium ELT battery pack part number 452-0133 is typically replaced every 5 years.

The last company to supply these batteries was Aviatrix, Inc for $714.70 each in quantity of 140. A larger order of 316 was sold for $430.85 each.  Other suppliers include Southern Cross Aviation, FBC Enterprises, and Kampi Components.

The solicitation calls for 658 battery packs.  Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $284,940.

All offers are due by September 24, 2022.

Another solicitation that might be of interest to battery suppliers is SP3300-22-Q-0128 which includes 393 6 and 12 volt batteries used in golf carts, cranes and emergency lights. This one closes 9/22/2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L7-22-Q-0431 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 this dial pressure gauge. This gauge, NSN 6685-00-684-1667 is 2″ in diameter with a range of 0 to 4,000 PSI.  The actuating element is made of beryllium copper.  For the last 10 years only one company has supplied this item to the military, so DLA has decided that they would like to see more competitors.

The gauge is used in the F-16, KC-130 and C-130 Hercules aircraft.  It complies with military specification MIL-DTL-25308.

There is no current solicitation for the item, but DLA orders 294 of these gauges each year with an estimated total landed cost of $188,586. They were last sold to the military by Q.E.D., Inc for $446.50 each in quantity of 99.  DLA anticipates continued demand for this item.

Technical data and drawings are not available but DLA is so interested in finding competition that they are making samples available to companies that wish to reverse-engineer this item.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 6685-00-684-1667 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

 

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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation which will result in a five year contract for supply of men’s cotton undershirts. These white V-neck undershirts, NSN 8420-01-194-0914 will be available in various sizes.  They are to comply with Military Specification A-A-50013G.  The government will release periodic delivery orders against this contract over the term.

The last company to supply these to the military was String King Lacrosse, LLC for $3.36 each in quantity of 156,960. There is no set quantity in the solicitation, but the military has indicated annual demand at 288,000 shirts per year for a total quantity of 1.4 Million over five years. The maximum quantity covered by the contract is 1.8 Million shirts.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract to be $4.8 Million.

All offers are due by October 6, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-22-R-0156 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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