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DLA Land and Maritime has issued a solicitation which will result in a three year contract for supply of 12 volt lead-acid batteries.  These batteries are used in the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC).  DLA will issue periodic delivery orders against the contract.

This battery, NSN 6140-01-337-0210 has an Ultralife part number of UBBL02-01.  The battery dimensions are 5″ x 2.4″ x 4.4″.  Past suppliers include Ultralife, Advanced product services and New Beginnings Capital Partnership.  It was last sold to DLA for $261.25 in quantity of 96.  There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates that they will purchase 309 batteries each year for a total of 927.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $242,178.  All offers are due by February 28, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7L1-22-R-X049 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

DLA Aviation will be issuing a long-term contract for the supply of antenna cable used in the CS-13 Mine Resistant Vehicle.  They are soliciting two different cables.  The contract will have a period of five years against which DLA will issue periodic delivery orders.

Both cables are 20 feet long with connectors on either end. The first cable in the solicitation is NSN 5995-01-554-6811 which last sold to DLA by First RF Corporation for $250 in quantity of 276.  The solicitation estimates annual demand at 252 for a total estimated quantity of 1,260. The second cable is NSN 5995-01-554-6809 which sold for @275 in quantity of 355.  DLA estimates they need 40 each year for a total of 200 over five years.  Other suppliers include American Trading Service, Pioneer Industries, Stealth Supply, and Kampi Components.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $370,000.  All offers are due by March 25, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0265 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

DLA Land and Maritime will be issuing a long-term contract for the supply of vehicle covers used on the HumVee.  The contract will have three base years and two option years for a maximum duration of five. DLA will issue periodic delivery orders against this contract over the term.

The cover, NSN 2540-01-434-8602 is made of vinyl coated cloth.  It was last sold to the military by GTA Container for $357.90 in quantity of 57. There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates that they purchase 892 each year. The first delivery order will be for 300 units with 235 days to deliver.  Subsequent orders will likely be 300 units with 30 days to deliver.

Based on past procurement history, we estimate the value of this contract at $1.3 Million.  The maximum contract value is $1.8 Million.

The contract is set-aside for small businesses.  All offers are due by March 15, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7LX-22-R-0038 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

DLA Aviation will be issuing a contract for supply of wiring harnesses used on a variety of military systems including submarines, frigate class ships, and the Landing Craft Utility System (LCUS). This 11 AWG wiring harness, NSN 6150-00-087-0815 is 50 feet long with 4 conductors, copper core, and rubber synthetic insulation. The harness will comply with MIL-DTL-2726/49.

It was last sold to the military by Janel Industries for $1,055 each in quantity of 34.  A first article test item was sold for $10,600 so the government could evaluate the quality of before receiving the rest of the shipment.  There is no set quantity in this solicitation, but DLA has estimates they will purchase 303 units annually.  The contract will have two base years and three option years for a maximum duration of five years.

Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $1.59 Million over the contract term.  New suppliers will need to submit a source approval request (SAR) with their offer.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-R-0129 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

DLA Aviation has announced that they would like to see more competition for supply of this shaft assembly used on the UH-60 Helicopter.  Currently there is only one supplier, which has made the part since 2006.  The government has a technical data package and drawings for this output shaft assembly, NSN 2925-01-179-2648 .

It was last sold to the military by Honeywell International for $1,864 each in quantity of 57.  The most recent order was in December 2021.  There is no current solicitation for this item, but it is regularly purchased by DLA.  The government estimates that they will spend $1.3 Million on this item in 2022.  Estimated annual demand is 587 units.

DLA is so interested in finding competition that they are making samples available for companies to purchase or borrow to reverse engineer.

To learn more about this item, log into BidLink and put 2925-01-179-2648 into the “Search for Anything” box.  BidLink can assist your company in acquiring samples from DLA.

DLA Aviation will be issuing a long-term contract for the supply of self-locking hex nuts for use in a variety of systems including the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).  This 1/2 inch steel hex nut, NSN 5310-00-050-6646 has a plastic nylon thread locking insert. The Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will have one base year and four option years.

It was last sold the the military by Defense Support Services in Arlington, Tx. for $0.527 each in quantity of 68,000.  There is no set quantity in the solicitation, but DLA estimates they will purchase 80,891 of these hex nuts each year. Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $213,147.

All offers are due by February 13, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A6-22-P-3127 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting 90 torque motors used in the F/A-18 Hornet supersonic jet.  DLA has technical documentation on this motor, NSN 6105-01-172-7640 so new companies can compete.

This motor was last sold to the military by Transaero, Inc. for $3,395 in quantity of 23 units.  The most recent sale was in June of 2016.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $305,000.

All offers are due by February 7, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE7M1-22-Q-0316 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.

DLA Aviation will be issuing a five year contract for the supply of engine oil used in the UH-1N Search and Rescue Helicopter.  This oil, NSN 2935-00-480-6592 both lubricates and cools the engine.  Technical data is available for download so new companies can compete.

It was last sold to the military by Aavid Niagra for $5,071.35 / case in quantity of 4. There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates they will purchase 16 cases each year.  Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $405,000.

All offers are due by February 24, 2022.

To learn more about this opportunity, log into BidLink and put SPE4A7-22-R-0223 into the “Search for Anything” box.  More solicitations like this can be found using BidLink’s intelligent solicitation search.