Category: Industry News

DLA Aviation will be issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for fuel cells used in the UH-60 Helicopter.  The military will place orders against this contract for one base year and up to four option years. DLA Estimates annual demand of 54 units, totaling 270 units if all five years are executed.  The maximum quantity covered by this contract is 405.

The most recent supplier was Meggitt, Inc.  for $10,633 each in quantity of 21.  It was originally produced by Sikorsky Aircraft.  This is a source controlled item meaning that suppliers must seek approval to supply this item.  The bid is competitive and technical documents are available from DLA.

The fuel cell, NSN 1560-01-530-1178 has a part number of 70307-03003-104.

Proposals are due by Octover 9, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-20-R-0897 into “Search for Anything”.  Click the solicitation number and look for the original document link.

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Sometimes solicitations do not receive any bids, presenting an opportunity for companies to submit an offer after the closing date. DLA Aviation has announced that a solicitation for power cable assemblies issued on March 6, 2020 did not receive any responses.  The solicitation closed on March 13, 2020.

The cable assembly, NSN 6150-00-165-4284 was originally manufactured by Boeing with part number 25-32849-36.  It has a voltage rating of 3,000 volts, has a copper core, and a plastic polyamide jacket.  It’s used in guided missile launching control groups.  The cable is 110.333 feet long.

There is no past procurement history on this cable, but DLA estimates its cost at $364.04.  A technical data package is available.

If you are interested in quoting this item, contact the buyer. To see the complete solicitation, including the original PDF document, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-20-T-586E into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA Aviation is looking for companies to provide more competition for this wheel segment used in the F/A-18 and EA-18G Growler.  Currently the only supplier has been Honeywell International with the most recent order for six units priced at $6,997 each.

DLA estimates annual demand at 58 units with an estimated cost of $569,002 each year.

The wheel segment has a national stock number of 1620-01-537-3055 and a manufacturer’s part number of 261208-1.  A technical data package is available.

In order to encourage more companies to make this part, they are making samples available for vendors to either purchase or borrow in order to reverse engineer.

Companies interested in producing this item should contact DLA and request  a sample.  To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 1620-01-537-3055 in the “Search for Anything box”

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DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting an estimated quantity of 1,080 Michelin tires over a three year period.  These tires have a National Stock Number of 2610-01-678-8323 and a manufacturer’s part number of 303274.  This part cross-references to the Michelin X Multi D VM.

This item was last supplied to DLA by Pomp’s Tire Service for $473.90 in quantity of 200.

Offers are due by September 18, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-20-R-X067 into the “Search for Anything” box.  Click on the contract number to pull up the details and see the original PDF solicitation.

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DLA Clothing and Textile is looking for a long-term supplier of combat boots.  The contract will have one base year and four option years.

These boots were last supplied by Woverine World Wide, Inc. for $87.98 in quantity of 12 units.  DLA estimates annual demand at 49,200.  If all five years are executed, the contract could be for 246,000 pairs.  The minimum annual quantity each year is 12,300 units with a maximum of 63,000.

The boots, NSN 8430-01-492-2145 have a part number of PD 97-03B.

This RFP is set aside for small business.  All proposals are due by October 8, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE1C1-20-R-0117 into “Search for Anything”.

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DLA Aviation is planning to issue a five year Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for go bags.  A pre-solicitation was issued today, in an effort to determine vendor interest in supplying this item. The bag, NSN 1680-01-610-5377 belongs to the aircraft personnel survival system NSN 1680-01-510-1596.

It was last supplied by Aerial Machine & Tool for $800 in quantity of 23.  Other suppliers include R&M Government, Falcon Engine, and Handy Tool & Mfg.  DLA estimates annual demand at 142 units.  If all five years of the contract are executed at this quantity, the contract could be worth $568,000.

This contract is set-aside 100% for small business.  A complete technical data package is available from DLA. Responses are due by 10/15/2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A720R0914 into the “Search for Anything” box.

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DLA Land and Maritime is going to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for clutch nut adapters for the M1114 Humvee.  This part is used in the serpentine belt system. Delivery orders will be placed against this contract for two years as needed by the defense department.

This item was last supplied to DOD at $57.91 each by AM General in quantity of $2,275.  It has been purchased in smaller quantities through DOD E-mall and GSA for $91.07.  A quick Google search indicates that these can be ordered off-the-shelf for $35 each.

DLA Estimates annual demand for this item at 824 units.  If both years of the contract are executed at this quantity, the order could be worth $95,434.  DLA may order more or less than this quantity.  The contract is capped at $250,000.

Responses are due by September 11, 2020.

The AM General part number for NSN 5310-01-490-7461 is 600639.  To learn more, log into BidLink and put SPE7L2-20-R-X003 into the “Search for Anything” box.

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DLA is looking for companies who can make this flexible shaft assembly.  This steel assembly is 31 x 1/2″ with a flexible hose protector casing.  Because there are a limited number of suppliers, DLA is making samples available for companies for reverse engineering.

ECI Defense Group is been the only vendor over the last ten years.  The most recent order for quantity of 70 was priced at $1,543.74 each.  DLA estimated annual demand 84 units.

The OEM is Mag Aerospace with a part number of 802772.  Technical drawings are available.

Any company wishing to compete on this item is encouraged to contact DLA to request a sample or technical documents.

To learn more about this NSN, log into BidLink and put 1680-00-623-9633 in the “Search for Anything” box atop the screen.

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DLA Land and Maritime is looking for a company to supply rechargeable batteries.  They will be issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with one base year and four option years.

The battery, NSN 6140-01-597-2684 is made by Powerstar, Inc with a part number of PSNPX35FR.  The original OEM was General Dynamics, part number 20706233-3.  The end item is listed as TSCE TACT NODE ONE, 20705912-1.

It was last sold to the military at a price of $751 each in quantity of 7 by Burhani Enterprises.  Other suppliers include Data connect enterprises, Lynn Electronics, and Kampi components.

Annual demand for this item is 233 units, although the total quantity ordered may vary from this amount.  If DLA executes all five years at the annual demand quantity, the contract could be worth $874,915.  Minimum contract value is set to $17,504 with a maximum of $1,312,844.

This contract is set-aside for small business. Offers are due by September 3, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L0-20-R-0019 into the “Search for Anything” box atop the screen.  Click the solicitation number , then scroll down to original documents.

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DLA Land and Maritime is indicating that they did not receive any answers to a solicitation for 21 hydraulic accumulators.  These 25 gallon units, NSN 3040-01-593-5448 were last sold to DLA at $42,950 each in quantity of 15 by Aurum Aquila, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA.   We estimate the total contract to be valued at $901,950.

The OEM is Integrated Systems Management Group in Johnstown, PA with a part number of 772-8328972.

The solicitation closed on July 30 with no responses.  A complete technical data package is available for vendors who would like to consider making this item.

This opportunity is set aside 100% for small business.

Contract Timeline

210 Days for submission of CLIN 002 FAT units(s) or FAT report.
90 Days for Government approval/disapproval of FAT.
150 Days after approval of FAT for delivery of CLIN 0001
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400 Days ARO Total for delivery of CLIN 0001.

To learn more about this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE7L3-20-R-0067 into the “Search for Anything” box.

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