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DLA Aviation is going to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) spanning up to five years for the supply of branched wiring harnesses.  They are used in the Apache AH-64 Helicopter. The contract has three base years and two option years against which DLA will submit periodic delivery orders.  Shipment is expected withing 49 days of each order.

The wiring harness, NSN 6150-01-221-0636 was originally manufactured by McDonnell Douglas, part number 7-311B24636-005.  It has an operating temperature of -54C to +150C, and has an outer neoprene jacket.  DLA has a technical documentation package for this cable in order to promote competition.

They were last sold to the military by Kellstrom Defense Aerospace for $10,350 each in quantity of 55. This current solicitation does not specify a quantity, but DLA provides annual demand estimates of 32 units each year. If all five years of the contract are executed, we estimate its value at $1.6 Million.

All responses to this RFP are due by July 20, 2021.

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DLA Aviation is planning to issue a long-term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for supply of graphite electrodes.  Currently, there has been only one supplier of this item since 1990, Bay Electrode, Inc.  The contract will last three years and covers two different electrodes.  NSN 5977-00-464-8433 was last sold for $67,14 per box in quantity of 1,862.  The other is NSN 5977-00-464-8496 which sold for $91.27 / bx in quantity of 325.  The estimated contract value is $499,400.

These electrodes are managed by Qualified Parts List (QPL), which is a restricted list of companies that can supply the item. There are a few steps to getting on a QPL, but the benefits are the ability to compete on items where there are often very few suppliers.

There is no set quantity in this solicitation, but DLA provides annual estimates for demand. 5977-00-464-8433 has an annual demand estimate of 1,120 boxes.  5977-00-464-8496 has annual demand of 1,000 boxes.  The government will issue periodic delivery orders against this contract over the three year term.

The military has technical documentation on these electrodes so companies could compete.  Since getting on the QPL can take some time, the due date on this solicitation is longer than usual.  All responses to this RFQ are due by August 31, 2021.

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DLA Land and Maritime is going to issue a long-term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Powerstar 12 volt batteries. These batteries, NSN 6140-01-576-4249 have a manufacturer’s part number of PSRBC7H.  They’re used to power the NAVSSI Navigation Sensor System. This contract has three base years and two optional years for a maximum duration of five years.

This battery is manufactured by Powersys, Inc, but any compatible battery could be approved by the government. It is a high temperature 12 volt 17 amp battery with an 8 year shelf life.  It was recently sold to the military for $590.37 in quantity of 6.  There is no set quantity on the solicitation, but DLA estimates annual demand at 323 units. They are requesting price breakdowns from 1-81, 82-162, 163-123 and 324-485.  This quantity will not be ordered all at once, but placed through a series of delivery orders.

If all five years of the contract are executed as likely, we estimate the contract value at $952,580.  All responses to this RFP are due by June 28, 2021.

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DLA Land and Maritime is planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the procurement of Aviation Headsets. These headsets, NSN 5965-01-605-4139 manufactured by Bose have a part number of 324843-W130. They are used in the C-130 aircraft.

They were last sold to the military by MyPlane, Inc for $780.71 each in quantity of 224. Other suppliers include Empire Avionics, Gardner Aviation, Pioneer Industries, and Kampi Components.

There is no set quantity on this contract, which will last for up to five years, however, DLA estimates that they will purchase 3,354 headsets each year.  The maximum annual quantity is 5,031. Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract at $13 Million.

All offers are due by July 9, 2021.

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DLA Aviation is planning to issue a multi-year contract for wiring harnesses used on the KC-135 aircraft.  These branched harnesses, NSN 6150-01-303-9962 are part of the CFM-56 engine.  To promote competition, DLA can provide technical documentation to new manufacturers.  The contract has two base years and three option years for a maximum of five years duration.

They were last sold to the military by SSI Technologies for $2,375 each in quantity of 25.  Other suppliers include US Milpack and DCH-Chol Enterprises.  There is no set quantity, but DLA has provided an annual estimated demand at 100 units, with a guaranteed minimum of 50.  The total quantity will be divided into delivery orders throughout the contract’s duration.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $1,187,500.  All responses to this RFP are due by July 6, 2021.

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DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation for a large quantity of cold weather trousers.  These camouflage trousers, NSN 8415-01-641-1706 are designed for temperatures between 14 degrees and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.  The contract will have one base year and three option years for4 a maximum of four years total.

In order to ensure that there are a sufficient number of vendors manufacturing this urgently needed item, the government intends to make three (3) separate awards to three separate vendors.  The solicitation is broken into three lots, two designated for small businesses and one for service disadvantaged veterans. The closing date of the contract was extended from July 6 to July 15.

Each lot has a base year estimated quantity of 87,300, while subsequent years will have an estimated annual quantity of 83,340.  Periodic delivery orders will be placed against this contract, likely each month.

These trousers were last sold to the military by Federal Prison Industries (A UNICOR supplier) for $84.93 in quantity of 8,530. They were also sold by Tennier Industries. If all four years of the contract are executed, we estimate the value for each lot at $28,648,587.  The total contract is valued at $86 million.

All offers are due at DLA b July 15, 2021.

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The Defense Logistics Agency is planning to issue a long-term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for up to five years for supply of miniature flashlights.  The most common brand of mini flashlight is the mini-mag light, but any manufacturer that can produce a similar light may submit a quote. This flashlight, NSN 6230-01-395-5230 is packaged in a blister pack with 2 AA batteries included.

The last company to supply these to the military was Apex Pinnacle, Corp for $7.65 each in quantity of 3,821.  Other suppliers include Statz Corporation and All American Contractors. The guaranteed minimum quantity is 1,182, but the government anticipates that they will order 2,880 each year.  The contract has one base year and four optional years.

If all five years of the contract are executed, we estimate the value of the contract at $110,160.

The contract is set-aside for small businesses only.  All offers are due by the end of the business day June 9, 2021.

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DLA Aviation is soliciting fastener parts kits for delivery to Tinker Air Force Base.  These hardware kits, NSN 1560-01-597-2514 are composed of a variety of fasteners originally manufactured by Boeing (Part 520-14145-8).  Export controlled technical documentation is available on this kit allowing qualified companies to complete.

It was last sold to the military by Handy Tool & Manufacturing for $43,000 each kit.  DLA is soliciting 16 kits.  Other sources include Boeing, D-J Engineering, Tect Hypervelocty, and Forrest Machining.  We estimate the value of this contract at $688,000.

All offers are due by July 1, 2021, giving new vendors time to study the technical requirements and acquire the necessary approvals for this critical application item.

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DLA Aviation is soliciting 10 power cables (NSN 6150-00-995-9828)  used in the MX Peacekeeper missile launch control system. These copper core cables are 32.5 feet long, four conductor and can handle 600 volts. A technical data package is available from the government for this item.  They must comply with quality standard ISO 9001 : 2015.

DLA estimates single unit cost at $10,163.  They were last sold to the military in quantity of 3 units for $8,324 by A Wiley & Associates.  The last order for these cables was in 2011.  Delivery is expected within 460 days of order, providing plenty of lead time. Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract at $83,240.

All offers are due by June 4, 2021.

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DLA Aviation is looking for more companies to produce this cable assembly.  The branched electrical cable has only one supplier, Kongsberg Defense, which is located in Norway.  DLA has determined that they would like to see more competitive pricing for this item, so they are asking companies to consider making it.

The military purchases 310 of these cables each year at an annual cost of $326,265.  The most recent order was in 2019 for 332 units at a price of $776 each.

There is no technical documentation on the cable assembly, part number 68112515-00, but DLA is making samples available for companies to reverse engineer.

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