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DLA Troop Support has issued two solicitation for a large quantity of men’s scarves.  The last time the military ordered these scarves, they were provided by Aspiro, Inc. The scarves will comply with military specification MIL-S-2063.

Solicitation	NSN	Color	Quantity	Last price	Total
SPE1C1-21-Q-0055	8440-00-823-7520	Olive	17025	$6.13	$104,363
SPE1C1-21-Q-0076	8440-01-523-5765	Black	10650	$9.22	$98,193
TOTAL					$202,556

All responses to this RFQ are due by March 3, 2021. The winning vendor will have 90 days to supply the full order after DLA approves initial evaluation samples.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put the solicitation numbers above  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 is looking for companies to compete to manufacture this hydraulic filter.  The filter is used in the SH-60B and HH-60 helicopters.  They have determined that the government could see better pricing if they could encourage more competition.

Currently the only supplier is Akrwin Industries which last sold these filters to the military for $427.41 in quantity of 211.  The OEM part number is 1311024-254. DLA estimates annual demand at 911 each year.  Based on internal estimates DLA expects to spend $541,024 each year on these filters.

Although there is no technical data package on this item, DLA is so interested in finding suppliers that they are making samples available for vendors to borrow or purchase to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1650-01-204-5359 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 planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order (IDPO) for rivets.  This contract will have one base year and four optional years for maximum duration of five years. These steel rivets, NSN 5320-01-143-5075 have an aluminum alloy 5056 sleeve with Chromate surface treatment.

These were last sold to the military by HC Merchandise for $0.27 each in quantity of 39,788.  Other suppliers include Adept Fasteners, Peerless Aerospace, Rapid Rivet, and Allfast Fasteners.  DLA estimates annual demand to be 66,493 each year although this order specifies a requirement of 54,860 annually.  If all five years of the contract are executed, based on past procurement history pricing, this order is valued at $74,061.

A complete technical data package on this item is available for download.  The contract is set-aside for small businesses only.

All offers are due by February 14, 2021.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-T-7999 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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Tinker Air Force Base is soliciting 51 nose domes for the B-52 aircraft.  This aluminum alloy dome, NSN 1560-01-581-1581 has an OEM Boeing part number of 35-17375-5.  A complete technical data package is available on this part.

It was last sold to the military by Handy Tool & Mfg. for $4,200 each in quantity of 14. A first article test item is expected from the vendor before approving the rest of the shipment. Handy Tool has supplied this first sample for $17,000.  Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract to be $214,200.

DLA has 12 of these on hand and estimates annual demand at 24 units. All offers are due by February 8, 2021.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-T-7999 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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The Defense Department is soliciting supply of 232 boxes of 3M 2091 Particulate Filters.  These filters, NSN 4240-01-320-1954 were last supplied to the military by P&C Industries for $243 per box in quantity of 261. Other suppliers include ITC Electronics and Blend Supply.

At the most recent price, we estimate this contract to be worth $56,376.

The only allowable manufacturer is 3M.  The OEM part number is 7000051991 for the 100 unit box.  These NIOSH approved P100 particulate filters are used with 3M respirators such as  full face-piece and half face-piece reusable respirators.

The solicitation was issued through DLA Troop Support, Construction & Equipment division. All offers are due by February 1, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE8E6-21-T-1327 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 is going to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for cable assemblies used in the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) system.  The contract will have two base years and three option years for a total of up to five years.

The cable, NSN 5995-01-593-9710 has been supplied by Falmat, Inc since 2017. The most recent order was for 150 units at $142 each.    Other suppliers include Maryland Integrated Systems, J&K Electronics (M3 Technology), and Northrop Grumman.

The contract has been set-aside for small business, although the most recent supplier, Falmat is a large corporation with over 1,500 employees. This might present an opportunity for small businesses looking to compete.

The Defense Department has requested two quantity breakdowns, 300-600 and 500-700.  No annual estimated demand has been published.  At 600 units each year, the five year contract could be worth $255,600.

Technical documents on this item are available for download.  All offers are due by January 29, 2021.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X523 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 is planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the supply of Zincs.  This contract will have one base year and five option years for a total of six years. The Government can order against this contract by submitting periodic delivery orders to the contractor.  They are ordering three different National Stock Numbers in the quantities below, expressing Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ) and maximum quantities.

National Stock Number	ADQ	Max Qty	Price
5342-00-527-2366	500	800	$19.15
5342-00-702-1371	3,776	5,664	$16.67
5342-00-813-6054	672	1,008	$41.29

These Zinc Anodes are used on almost every ship in the Navy to sacrificially attract corrosion from submerged metal parts.   A full description can be found in the Military Specification MIL-DTL-18001.

Two of the stock numbers have been exclusively supplied by Belmont Metal in Brooklyn, NY, and Kampi Components has the most recent contract for 5342-00-702-1371. Prior to that, Belmont Metal has been the only source since 2012.

Based on procurement history pricing, we estimate this contract could be worth $573,859 if all six years are executed.  It has been set-aside for small businesses only.

All responses are due by February 22, 2021.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-0113 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 is looking for more companies to compete to produce this hydraulic pressure gauge.  This 2″ diameter dial pressure gauge can measure up to 4,000 PSI with 100 PSI and 1000 PSI increments.  The gauge is used in the F-16 and KC-130 Hercules aircraft.

The military estimates annual demand at 347 units each year totaling $220,716 in annual purchases.  They believe that there could be more competition for this item, and are taking steps to encourage that.  Currently the only supplier over the last 8 years is Q.E.D, Inc. The gauge was last sold for $448.25 each in quantity of 100 units.   The manufacturer’s part number is 2000-045-00.

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.

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 Aviation, ASC Commodities Division is issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract for steel corrosion resistant ball bearings.  This contract will have three base years and two optional years where the government can submit delivery orders against it.

This bearing, NSN 3110-00-843-9887 was last supplied by Honeywell International for $70 each in quantity of 224.  The only other supplier over the past seven years was Lockheed Martin.  Supplying this bearing requires source approval which can be obtained by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) to the government.

DLA Estimates annual demand of this bearing at 314 units.  The contract will call for a minimum quantity of 79. At annual demand, if all five years of the contract are executed, it could be worth $109,900.

Offers are due by January 25, 2021.

US Manufacturer’s Only

In late 2010, DOD determined that only “domestic” companies can supply ball bearings to the military. This is detailed in Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement at DFARS Clause 225.7009-2 & DFARS Clause 252.225.7016.  Domestic suppliers include the United States, outlying areas, and Canada.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X508 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 Commodities Division is planning to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to a company for supply of black electrical tape. This tape has a wide range of uses, but is used specifically on the Patriot Guided Missile system. The contract will have two base years and three option years for a total of up to five years.  DLA will issue periodic delivery orders against this contract instead of having to re-solicit every time they need more tape.

This tape, NSN 5970-00-177-1627 is a 1.5 inch wide 36 foot roll, black with blue guidelines.  It is considered a Commercial Off-The-Shelf item (COTS).  It was last supplied to the military by Valley Industries for $14.79 each in quantity of 1,547.

DLA estimates annual demand at 3,000 rolls, but wants quantity breakdowns for 1,700 to 3,500 per year. At estimated demand, if all five years of the contract are executed it could be worth $221,850.

This opportunity is set-aside for small businesses only. All offers are due by January 25, 2021.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X391 into the “Search for Anything” box. More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

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