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DLA Land and Maritime would like more competition for this off-the-shelf small arms sight mount. The military purchases 878 of these mounts each year and would like to see more competition.  The LT799 is manufactured by Austin Precision Products, the only OEM.

This mount, NSN 1005-01-606-1847 was last sold to DLA for $150.55 by Polar Net, LLC in quantity of 875.  DLA is so interested in finding suppliers that they have made samples available to purchase or borrow for reverse engineering.  This item can also be found in the commercial market for about $130.

Based on DLA’s cost estimate, they anticipate spending $173,527 each year on this mount.

To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1005-01-606-1847 into “Search for Anything” atop the screen.

 

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DLA Land and Maritime is planning on issuing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for supply of batteries used in the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP).   This 12 volt battery rated at 2.6 Ah is a rechargeable SLA battery with a a manufacturer’s part number of PS-1229 and an NSN of 6140-01-213-0199.  The contract will have three base years and two option years.

DLA estimates annual demand at 8,544 units.    The battery was last sold to the military for $17.82 in quantity of 1,736 by Battery Emporium & Technology.  They have been the exclusive supplier since 2016.  At this price, if all five years of this contract are executed it could be worth $761,270.

The contract is set-aside for small business.  All offers are due by December 4, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-20-R-0165 into the “Search for Anything” box at the top of the screen.

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DLA Aviation Commodities Division has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the intent to issue an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for splicing kits.  The resulting contract will have one base year and four option years.  Under its authority, DLA can place periodic delivery orders for up to five years.

The kit, NSN 5940-01-101-0428 has a manufacturer’s part number of D-436-0133. It is a commercial off-the-shelf item.  The kit was last supplied to the military by Management Solutions for $23.50 each in quantity of 117.  They have won all DLA contracts on this item dating back to 2016. Other suppliers include Avnet and Tyco Electronics.

The solicitation is set-aside for small business.  All proposals are due by November 15, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X099 into the “Search for Anything” box.  Click the solicitation number, then scroll down to original documents, where you’ll see a link to the RFP.

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DLA Aviation Commodities division is soliciting 76,532 machine screws used in the Fontaine low-bed trailer.  These screws, NSN 5305-01-499-7657 have an OEM part number of 52116040.

They were last supplied to the military by Pioneer Industries for $0.81 each in quantity of 34,432.  Other suppliers include SD Tools, GFILS, and Atlantic Diving Supply.

This RFQ is set-aside for small business.  Offers are due by November 16, 2020.

To see this solicitation, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-T-247E into “Search for anything” atop the page.

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DLA Troop Support is soliciting 850 heater air filter units used in the M3 heater.  Technical data is available on this item, which must comply with MIL-H-51191.  The NSN for this filter is 4240-00-807-6856.

It was last supplied to the military by S & K Electronics for $182.39 in quantity of 3,584.  It has been a while since DLA solicited this item with the last order in 2007.  S & K is the only supplier in procurement history and their SAM profile is not set up for heating equipment, so it’s possible they might miss this solicitation.

The contract is set-aside for small businesses only.  Offers are due by November 10, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE8E6-21-Q-0049 into “Search for Anything”.

See solicitation details on BidLink

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DLA Land and Maritime, Fluid Handling Division is soliciting Nitrogen Drop Hoses for use in the Apache AH-64 Helicopter.  This solicitation for 146 units is set-aside for small business.

The nonmetallic hose part number HM025-091-11 has a national stock number of 4720-01-523-4202.  The OEM is Robertson Aviation.  It was last sold to DLA for $3,615 in quantity of 14 by Kampi Components.  Other suppliers include TNL Sales, BDS Supply and Pioneer Industries.

Based on recent pricing, we estimate the contract value at approximately $527,790.   Offers are due by November 10, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7M4-21-Q-0016 into “Search for Anything” atop the screen.

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DLA Aviation Commodities Division is looking for a long-term supplier of shims.  This laminated shim, NSN 5365-00-450-7503 has an outside diameter of 9.5 inches and 13 bolt holes.  It should comply with AMS-DTL-22499.  Technical data is available from DLA.

The most recent supplier was Hoosier Industries at a price of $38.43 in quantity of 77. Other suppliers include Spirol International and Airtech Instrument & Gauge.  DLA estimates annual demand at 463 units.

The contract has one base year and four option years. If all five years of the contract are executed, it could be worth $88,965.  All offers are due by November 10, 2020.  It has been set aside for small business.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-R-X197 into Search for Anything atop the screen.

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DLA Aviation is looking for more companies to compete for supply of this polypropylene cargo net.  It includes four 10 foot ropes installed on quick-tie tie-downs.

Currently, there is only one supplier, Networks Enterprises, Inc.  The manufacturer’s part number is C42-8080-4AQESS. It was last supplied for $168.88 in quantity of 221.

The military anticipates purchasing 1,132 of these nets each year at an estimated cost of $262,182.  This is based on DLA’s single unit cost of $232 each.

The military is so interested in finding additional suppliers for this item that they are making samples available to be reverse engineered.  Technical drawings are also available.

To learn more about this stock number, log into BidLink and put 1670-01-518-4547 into “Search for Anything” at the top of the screen.  BidLink can help guide you through the process of acquiring a sample and demonstrating your interest to DLA.

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DLA Aviation is looking for a long-term supplier of this support cowl rod assembly.  Boeing is the OEM with part number 39-10775-3.  Its NSN is 1560-00-787-3296.

A n export controlled technical data package is available for this item.  Offerers will need an approved Joint Certification Program (JCP) to acquire documents.  If you don’t already have one, you can learn about acquiring one at JCP Home.

The technical description is as follows:

ALUMINUM ALLOY, WW-T-700/6,21.750 IN. LG,0.875 IN. OD,0.058 IN. WALL THK,CLEVIS 1 END,QUICK RELEASE TRIGGER OPPOSITE END

It was last supplied by Kit Pack, Co. for $157.19 each in quantity of 30.  Over 10 years the price has increased from $43.  Other suppliers include Western  Pacific Enterprises and RIPA Engineering.

DLA Estimates annual demand at 104 units. Based on this demand the contract could be worth $81,120.  Minimum annual demand is 26 and maximum is 156 units.

Offers are due by Nov 4, 2020.  This solicitation is set-aside for small business.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-21-R-X066 into Search for Anything.  Click the solicitation number to see the bid details, and look for original documents to see the RFQ.

 

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DLA Aviation is soliciting 77 RF Cables.  This item, NSN  5995-01-246-0328 has a manufacturer’s part number of 11442284-2. A technical data package is available from DLA.

This cable was previously supplied by SSI Technologies in quantity of 85 units at $595 each.  Other suppliers include Dirksen and Associates, Thosani, and Kampi Components.

The military will test five samples at random, which will be shipped to the Redstone Technical Test Center.

This RFQ is set aside for small business.  Offers are due by November 3, 2020.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-21-T-078V into the “Search for Anything” box.

 

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