1994 Gulfstream IV-SP used by NOAA for Hurricane missions
Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) awarded a contract to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for $42,700,000.00 for a brand new Gulfstream G550 Aircraft. Anticipated delivery time is 18 months and contract has an option to purchase a second aircraft.
It’s been over a year since NOAA initially began its quest to order a new aircraft to replace the existing Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IVSP) in use. The current aircraft is a 1994 Gulfstream IV-SP with two fuselage mounted Rolls Royce Tay 611-8 twin spool turbofan jet engines. The aircraft has missed some critical hurricane mission assignments due to its age, experiencing longer and more extensive maintenance.
Gulfstream IV-SP Inside with scientific systems (Photo credit: Nicholas Morgan)
This new aircraft is to be used for hurricane forecasting and research. It is to be equipped with all sorts of scientific systems like Satellite communication, Tail Doppler Radar (TDR), Dual X-band (WR-112 or WR-90) waveguide, Airborne Vertical Atmospheric Profiling System (AVAPS), Up-looking (GPS) and down-looking (VHF Telemetry) antennas and plenty of AC/DC 115V, 28V, 60 and 400 HZ power and Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS).
The military version of the Gulfstream 550 is the C-37B.
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Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JECST) Antenna Coupler on a F-15E Strike Eagle. The coupler is used with the JECST to test the aircraft’s threat detection systems. (photo credit: Aaron J. Jenne)
Robins Air Force Base AFMC is seeking new providers of electronic test systems repair services on AN/USM-670 Joint Service Combat System Tester (JSECST) Couplers. This Request for Information (RFI) could result in a competitively awarded, five year contract.
AN/USM-670 test systems are used on many aircraft, including the F-16, F-15, FA-18, E-6 B/C, CV-22, and HH-60. NSNs 4920-01-618-5101 and 4920-01-461-6316 apply to the AN/USM-670A and AN/USM-670 versions, respectively.
Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester AN/USM-670. Set up to test the ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver which is the aircraft’s primary defensive system. (photo credit: Aaron J. Jenne)
AAI Corporation, a division of Textron Inc., is the current manufacturer of the AN/USM-670 test system. In BidLink.net, you can find AAI’s current open solicitations and previous contracts under CAGE code 97384.
The industry market research being conducted by the Air Force is to identify potential sources capable of electronic test systems repair of the following Couplers:
This requirement is anticipated to result in a five year contract with five annual ordering periods continuing through FY25. Projected Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) for the listed Couplers is 48 total combined quantity of any of the above.
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Storage facility Warehouse with forklift (photo credit: Mariette Adams)
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VAHCS) is in the process of setting up a New Warehouse in Carolina, Puerto Rico just east of San Juan. They are currently seeking a Government contractor to setup, supply and install over 1,000 Shelves, Pallet Racks, Picking Racks and various Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) such as Fork Lift trucks, Pallet trucks, Order picker trucks, Personnel Lifts, Rider Sweeper and Scrubber machines, Battery chargers and a Stretch Wrap machine.
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer of Material Handling Equipment within all government agencies when looking at past contract awards, you can also see this when you search for open government bids.
This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs included some specific brands listed the bid details. Below is a short list of Manufacturers of Material Handling Equipment we found in the bid.
Nilfisk, Inc. CAGE code: 00580
Advance Floor Sweeper/Scrubber model:CS7010
Wulftec International Inc.
Automatic stretch wrapper Model: WRTA-10
Shelving and Pallet Racks
Interlake Mecalux
We reviewed other contracts and suppliers of Material Handling Equipment in the BidLink market research section. Set up a free BidLink account to see for yourself. There were GSA schedules as well as DOD direct contracts. Open solicitations are found as well.
This solicitation/RFQ number 36C24819Q0940 is Set-Aside for Small Business with Tiered Evaluations.
The due date is August 16, 2019. To see details put the solicitation number “36C24819Q0940” in BidLink.
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Two wheel trailer mounted portable diesel compressor
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services Division posted an open solicitation for pricing on two hundred twenty-five (225) Portable Diesel Compressors delivering 125 CFM @ 100 PSI. The resulting contract will be a Task Order, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for use by U.S. Air Force, a potential five (5) year contract may be awarded.
Solicitation Details:
This is a Full and Open Competition solicitation, NAICS 333912 – 1000 employees. It’s for a commercial “two wheeled towable trailer compressor” powered by a tier 2 type diesel engine capable of running either on Diesel or jet fuel (Jet Propellant 8 – JP-8 fuel certified). The requested compressor type is a “Rotary screw” delivering 125 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) at 100 Pounds per square inch (PSI). The overall size/weight compressor combination is to be no more than 3,000 lbs. including fuel, with a maximum size around 12 ft. long x 6 ft. wide x 5.5 ft. high. The exterior color of the compressor must be Air Force gray. Robins Air Force Base – Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) will be the customer placing orders for these compressors.
The list below shows some manufacturers of air compressors, suppliers and past contract awards we found using BidLink to perform this research. After reviewing the data and a some online list prices we came up with a rough estimate, a potential value of this contract of around 5 Million dollars. The list below is a few manufacturers’ of compressors we found in BidLink. This NSN 4310-01-043-7604 we found had very similar specifications to what the RFQ is asking for.
Compressor Manufacturers
Gardner Denver – Champion brand
Milwaukee, WI
CAGE code: 42280
Sullair, LLC
Michigan City
219-879-5451
CAGE code: 0SP30
Kaeser Compressors
Fredericksburg, VA
CAGE code: 0S8X8
Ingersoll Rand
Davidson, NC
CAGE code: 1QLS8
Quincy Compressor
Bay Minette, AL
251-937-5900
Cage code: 49576
Note: The solicitation references Federal Standard 595 (FED-STD-595) for color, however FED-STD-595 was canceled on February 14, 2017, the superseding specification is SAE-AMS-STD-595.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) associated to this solicitation is 333912 which is defined as “Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing” with a size standard of 1000 employees.
Companies categorized under NAICS 423830 “Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers” may also be interested in this solicitation as well as Federal Supply Class (FSC) 4310 “Compressors and Vacuum Pumps”.
Air Tools – Items used with Air Compressors
The Department of Defense buys a fairly extensive list of Air Tools and uses compressors in many places like hangers, repair shops and paint shops. We found several types of Pneumatic tools that DOD buys in BidLink: Impact wrenches, Paint spray guns, Air blow guns, Tire inflators, Pneumatic chipping hammers, Pneumatic riveting tools, Paving breaking hammers, Pneumatic grease guns, Pneumatic oil guns (4930-01-487-3878), Pneumatic aircraft lifting bags, Pneumatic drills, Pneumatic sanders, Pneumatic grinders, etc. To find NSNs for these kinds of items or to see who’s buying and selling these items set up a trial account at Bidlink.net.
To see the complete solicitation including all salient characteristics, technical requirements and additional documents put the solicitation number “ID0418-00-6-6” in BidLink. The closing date of this solicitation is July 29, 2019.
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On July 12, 2019 a conference took place between two giant manufacturers Ingersoll-Rand and Gardner Denver Holdings “forward-looking statements” between the two companies. Both public companies Ingersoll-Rand plc stock symbol IR and Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. stock symbol GDI were “talking about the transformational opportunity to form a new industrial company”
The Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Government use products manufactured by both companies Ingersoll Rand and Gardner Denver and have for many years, either through direct government contracts or through sales from distributors.
Gardner Denver began in 1883 and currently selling under several brands such as Robuschi, Elmo Rietschle and Champion Pneumatic, and products such as Air Compressors. Gardner Denver products are also used by the Department of Defense and has National Stock Numbers associated to many of their products.
To see details on the National Stock Numbers, contracts, or open solicitations associated to either of the companies go to BidLink and look for yourself.
Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. filed on July 16, 2019 under Rule 425, the Securities Act 1933 – “prospectuses and communications in connection with business combination transactions” Source: SEC File Number: 001-38095
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Apache Block III Attack Helicopter, AH-64 Apache (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
The Boeing Company, manufacturer of the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter has several contractors supplying aircraft parts to support the production/remanufacture of the AH-64 Apache to the “E” variant, under government contract number W58RGZ-16-C-0023 dubbed the “AH-64E Apache Remanufacture” project. As of July 2019 there are over 50 companies supplying parts to Boeing under this contract.
On 12 July 2019 The Boeing Co. (ticker symbol BA) was awarded an additional $96,873,221.00 by the Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal (ACC – RSA) in support of tis contract. This order number P00024 is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of the Apache Helicopter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It relates to integrated logistics support, product assurance and Longbow Crew Trainers.
This Long Term Contract (LTC) was initially signed on March 21, 2016 after the posting of government solicitation W58RGZ-14-R-0237 for production / remanufacture of up to 450 each AH-64E Apache helicopters. The current potential value of contract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 is over 8.4 Billion Dollars if all options are exercised. Current estimated ultimate completion date is July 31, 2024.
Of the over 50 companies awarded contracts by Boeing in support of this contract we decided to look at the top 10 who won awards in 2019.
Company Name – Contract Value (single award)
Systems 3, Inc. ($24,699,972)
EFW Inc. ($21,574,230)
Ministry of Defence ($6,151,725)
Harris Corporations ($3,612,000)
Meggitt (UK) Limited ($3,562,307)
Rockwell Collins ($2,860,107)
L3 Aviation Products ($2,671,680)
Parker-Hannifin ($1,971,270)
Adams Rite Aerospace ($1,848,642)
ITT Cannon ($1,818,819)
Company Details:
Systems 3, Inc. – Cage code 1CU19 listed as a Machine Shop, they are a small business.
EFW Inc – Cage code 0WEC9 a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America is a manufacturer of Aeronautical Systems. Elbit stock symbol is ESLT.
Harris Corporation – Now known as L3Harris Technologies, due to the merger between Harris Corporation and L3 on June 29, 2019. Cage code 66948 is listed as a Computer Systems Design Service. L3Harris stock symbol LHX.
Meggitt (Uk) Limited – Located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, Cage code K0100 is listed as an Aircraft parts manufacturer. London Stock Exchange symbol MGGT.
Rockwell Collins – Now known as Collins Aerospace operating under Cage code 4EYA1. Collins is a division of United Technologies (UTC) stock symbol UTX.
L3 Aviation Products – Now known as L3Harris Technologies, due to the merger between Harris Corporation and L3 on June 29, 2019. Cage code 63516 is listed as a manufacturer of Aircraft parts. L3Harris stock symbol LHX.
Parker-Hannifin – Cage code 93835 is a manufacturer of Aircraft Parts. Stock symbol PH.
Adams Rite Aerospace – Cage code 80477 is listed as a manufacturer of aircraft parts. They are one of several division of Transdigm Group stock symbol TDG.
ITT Corporation – Cannonbrands Cage code is 71468. They are a manufacturer of Electronic Connectors. Stock symbol is ITT.
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The Department of Defense just announced they are in the process of seeking a small business for the manufacture all of their Light Weight Company Mortar Systems (LWCMS). This sources sought notice covers the 60 mm M224A1 Mortar System, 81 mm M252A1 Mortar System, and the 120 mm Mortar Systems which include the M120A1 Towed, M121 Carrier-Mounted Mortar Weapon System and associated items.
The Government contraction opportunity could potentially lead to contracts awarded over 82 Million Dollars according to 2020 budget estimates. The 2020 Army budget line item justification of $33,848,000 for mortar weapon systems includes procurement of forty-seven (47) M224A1 (60 mm) mortar systems, fifty (50) M252A1 (81 mm) mortar systems and seventy-six (76) M120 (120 mm) mortar systems, 49 each M326 Mortar Stowage Kits and related costs such as engineering, warehousing, training etc.
These are actually two (2) separate government contracting opportunities, one covering the 60 mm M224A1 mortar system and the 81 mm M252A1 mortar system, the other is for the M120 (120 mm) mortar systems, and M326 mortar stowage kit. Both of these government contracting opportunities were posted as market surveys to identify new manufacturers of mortar weapon systems by the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS). The contracting office U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ) at Picatinny Arsenal posted these sources sought notices on behalf of PM CAS.
The contracting opportunity is for a total production of 400 mortar weapon systems over 5 years.
Government estimates purchasing approximately 100 each 60 mm M224A1 mortar systems and 100 each 81 mm M252A1 mortar systems and 200 (120 mm) mortar systems. This government contracting opportunity is for the mortar weapon systems does NOT include any Ammunition (AMMO).
Contract manufacturing companies or interested government contractors are requested to submit a response before July 22, 2019. Some of the parts needed to produce the mortar systems may be supplied by the Government as Government Furnished Property (GFP).
The current contract for the Mortar Weapon Systems is W15QKN-16-D-0054 awarded to EFW Inc a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America stock symbol ESLT, CAGE code 0WEC9. Elbit Systems of America also operates other subsidiaries who sell to a variety of products to the Department of Defense and they are International Enterprises, Inc CAGE code 50218, Kollsman, Inc. CAGE code 89944, M7 Aerospace LLC CAGE code 3DAW1 and Real-Time Laboratories, Inc. CAGE code 62319.
These Mortar Weapon Systems include procurement of M224 60mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M252 81mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M224A1 60mm Lightweight (LW) Mortar Weapon System; the M252A1 81mm LW Mortar Weapon System (to include the M253A1 81mm LW Inconel cannon); the M121 120mm Carrier Mounted Mortar Weapon System, and the M120A1 120mm Towed Mortar Weapon System to include the M326 120mm Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) with the M1101 Light Tactical Trailer (LTT).
The following 60mm and 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon Components, 120mm Mortar Weapon Components and associated support equipment (includes Basic Issue Items (BII), Direct Support (DS) Tools, and Additional Authorized List Items (AAL)) will be provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP) in order to integrate complete Mortar Weapon Systems under this effort:
Army FY 2020 Budget Breakdown – Mortar Weapon System
Base $14.907 million
40 each M224A1 (60 mm) mortar systems
24 each M252A1 (81 mm) mortar systems
18 each M120 (120 mm) mortar systems
Army FY 2020 Budget Breakdown OCO – Mortar Weapon System
Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) $18.941 million
7 each M224A1 (60 mm) mortar systems
26 each M252A1 (81 mm) mortar systems
58 each M120 (120 mm) mortar systems
49 each M326 Mortar stowage kits
The Mortar Weapon System listed in the Overseas Contingency Operations budget are in part to support the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). CJTF-OIR was established by United States Army Central Command (ARCENT), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on June 24, 2014 in order to formalize ongoing military actions against the rising threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
The two solicitations can be found in BidLink, simply type “mortar” or any one on the listed solicitations below and you will see these and other government contracting opportunities. Any company who wishes to become a new manufacturer of the 60 mm mortar weapon systems, 81 mm mortar weapon systems, or the 120 mm mortar weapon systems respond to the market survey before July 22, 2019. The 60 mm and 81 mm systems are listed as Total Small Business Set-Asides (SBSA). Drawing packages are available so these opportunities are listed as Full and Open Competition.
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M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator NSN 1370-01-614-5083 contract W52P1J-16-D-0051 (Photo: U.S. Army)
Grucci Fireworks has been producing fireworks and shows for decades, they also sell to the Department of Defense. The DOD has awarded Grucci Fireworks over 100 Million Dollars in contract awards. They primarily sell explosive devices to the U.S. Army. Officially known as Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc they are headquartered in Bellport NY, with a location on the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, in Radford, Virginia.
One recent government contract awarded to Grucci was for 93 million dollars. This long term contract W52P1J-18-D-0035 awarded on April 11, 2018 is for a total estimated value of $92,959,523.00 if all options are exercised. It is for production of 60 mm M702 ignition cartridges for use with the 60 mm Light Weight Company Mortar system (LWCMS).
Details:
M702 – Ignition Cartridge for 60 mm (LWCMS)
NSN for the M702 is 1310-01-050-8895
The M702 ignition cartridge is used in the following cartridges:
M720A1 – 60 mm High explosive cartridge
M888 – 60 mm High explosive cartridge
M721 – 60 mm Visible light illumination cartridge
XM767 – XM767 Infrared illuminating round
M722 – M722 White Phosphorus (WP) smoke cartridge
On March 31, 2016 long term government contract W52P1J-16-D-0051 was awarded to Grucci for a maximum potential contract value of $58,948,537.00 for production of two explosive simulators used by the U.S. Armed forces.
Item 1:
M115A2 – Ground Burst Projectile Simulators
NSN for the M115A2 is 1370-01-557-8527
The DODIC for the M115A2 is L594
Item 2:
M116A1 – Hand Grenade Simulator
NSN for the M116A1 is 1370-01-614-5083
The DODIC for the M116A1 is L601
This long term contract W52P1J-16-D-0051 is currently expected to be completed by April 30, 2020.
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The July 4th Fireworks show held on the National Mall in Washington DC this year has been extended in duration to a 35 minute show due to a generous donation by fireworks manufacturer and wholesalers Grucci and Phantom Fireworks. The fireworks display company Garden State Fireworks was recently allocated an additional $33,155.23 for “Enhanced Production” of the display this year.
In a press release by the Department of the Interior, the extra fireworks were donated by Grucci and Phantom Fireworks and is said to be valued at $750,000. Currently the National Park Service, a division of the Department of the Interior has a long term contract with Garden State Fireworks Inc to operate and run the July 4th Independence Day Aerial Fireworks Display at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington DC till the year 2020 if all options are exercised.
Garden State Fireworks according to the government solicitation they responded to is contracted to produce a 17.5 minute (minimum) fireworks display on July 4th. With the donation by Grucci and Phantom, the fireworks show will now be 35 minutes. On June 17, 2019 the National Park Service signed a supplemental agreement against the contract INP16PC00171 for “Enhanced Production” for the July 4th National Mall Fireworks show.
This “Enhanced Production” fee of $33,155.23 was added two months after the National Park Service choose to “Exercise an Option” on April 18, 2019 for $287,394.03 for the July 4th 2019 fireworks show. This additional fee brings the total fireworks show cost to $320,549.00 which is 18.5 percent higher than last year’s production.
Garden State Fireworks contract details for providing July 4th Fireworks shows on the National Mall Washington DC:
National Mall and Memorial Parks July 4th fireworks show costs based on government contracts found in BidLnk:
Contractor: Garden State Fireworks
Contract Number: INP16PC00171
2016 Cost – $238,868.29
2017 Cost – $264,618.29 (10.8% increase compared to 2016)
2018 Cost – $270,295.97 (2.1% increase compared to 2017)
2019 Cost – $320,549.00 (18.5% increase compared to 2018)
Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc in addition to being a Fireworks manufacturer sells millions of dollars worth of pyrotechnic explosive devices to the Department of Defense. Manufacturing items that produce smoke and explosions designed to simulate weapons. Several Government contracts were found in BidLink.
The costs above only relate to producing the Fireworks Display and do not cover things like security costs, emergency services, police, fencing and barricades which are covered under other long term government contracts.
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7.62 mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle System (M110 SASS) (Army Photo)
The Department of the Army is looking for new manufacturers to produce the M110 SASS 7.62 mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle System. Firearms manufacturers need to respond before the end of June if they are interested in potentially winning a long term government contract award for supplying approximately 2,000 new M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Systems (SASS) 7.62mm Sniper Rifles.
The Department of the Army issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking to identify potential sources capable of providing these Semi-Automatic Sniper Systems to the Army. Interested companies and Firearm manufacturers are asked to complete a short questionnaire before June 28th 2019.
Potential Contract Value:
The M110 SASS Weapon unit cost listed in the Army’s fiscal year 2013 Budget was $11,214.00. That was the most recent year we could easily find a unit price for the M110. The total potential contract value could be over $22 Million dollars for an order of 2,000 M110’s at 2013 prices. Today 6 years later prices are sure to have gone up.
Current Manufacturer:
Knight’s Armament Co produced a batch of new M110 SASS 7.62mm Sniper Rifles a few years back contract number W52H09-10-C-0061. On December 20, 2018 the U.S. Army Contracting Command awarded a government contract to Knight’s Armament Company with a contract “total estimated value” of $16,550,140.00. The contract is for overhaul of the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS), NSN: 1005-01-534-2841. The government solicitation W56HZV-17-R-0026 which was posted on January 27, 2017 led to this award, it was a “Sources Sought” to determine industry capability to overhaul up to 1,725 M110 7.62mm Sniper Rifles.
This current Sources Sought solicitation W15QKN-19-R-06K7 is seeking to find new sources capable of producing the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) a 7.62mm Sniper Rifle. This Request for Information originating from Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW) has a short questionnaire for interested manufacturers. The estimated contract length is 5 years, with a total quantity of approximately 2,000 systems. This Market Survey for the M110 SASS is not to be confused with requirements for the CSASS (Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System).
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