Acquisition method (AMC)
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FSC 5970 × TAPE,INSULATION,ELECTRICAL
TAPE,INSULATION,ELECTRICAL
5970-01-438-5583 FSC 5970
NSN 5970-01-438-5583 (also written 5970014385583; NIIN 01-438-5583) is a tape, insulation, electrical in Federal Supply Class 5970, Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials. 6 manufacturer part numbers from 3 suppliers are on record. The government has 1 open solicitation for it.
Open for bid
1 open solicitation on record right now — quantity, close date, and where to submit.
| Solicitation | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE4A6-27-T-8323 | 8 | Closes in 5d | Bid → |
Can you win it?
This item is coded as suitable for competitive acquisition (AMC 1).
Suffix (AMSC)
G
Competition
Coded for competition
AMC 1: suitable for competitive acquisition, second or later time. AMSC G: the government has a complete data package and the rights to use it. The codes describe the item's status on record, not any one solicitation. What the codes mean
What it is — can you make it?
Dimensions, the FLIS specification requirements, and the manufacturer part numbers already qualified against this NSN.
Specifications
From the federal catalog (DLA FLIS / PUB LOG) — what your part has to meet. Cited specification documents can be looked up in ASSIST Quick Search ↗, DoD's public spec repository — copy the document number in.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| END ITEM IDENTIFICATION AGAV | TORNADO, IT-ECR, ELECTRONIC COUNTER MEASURES, BRITISH AEROSPACE DEFENCE M.A.D. LTD |
| NOMINAL WIDTH AKGF | INCHES 1.000 |
| NOMINAL OVERALL THICKNESS CRZG | INCHES 0.0400 |
| SPECIAL FEATURES FEAT | OVERALL LENGTH ROLL - 12 FOOT LONG MINIMUM |
| COLOR HUES | OVERALL GREEN |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA ZZZT | TYPE 2 |
Manufacturer part numbers
Commercial part numbers cross-referenced to this NSN in the federal catalog — the parts that have been accepted as satisfying this stock number, and who makes them.
| Part number | CAGE | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| A-A-59163 | 0U583 | SAE INTERNATIONAL DBA SAE INTERNATIONAL |
| A-A-59163 | 81343 | SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INC |
| AA59163-1II0040 | 0U583 | SAE INTERNATIONAL DBA SAE INTERNATIONAL |
| AA59163-1II0040 | 81343 | SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INC |
| M59163-1II0040 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M |
| MIL-I-46852 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M |
What it pays — so you can quote
The government's own price and demand record for this NSN — what past awards cleared at, so you know where to land your quote.
Latest unit price
$38.25
Purchases
5
Total spend
$1,517
Oct 20, 2026
Last purchased
16 · 16.0/yr
Purchase records
$8,881
Total demand
$38.25
Latest unit price
Price history with quantity and a typical range
What has the government paid for this item, and was any award out of line? Every award as a dot, Aug 2026 to today.
- Award (bigger dot, bigger quantity)
- Middle half of prices
Most awards fall between $38.25 and $38.25.
Price by order quantity
How does the price change with quantity, and what did past awards near an open solicitation's quantity pay?
Awards near 8 units
| Awarded | Quantity | Unit price | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 | $38.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC |
1 past award was between 5 and 14 units, at $38.25 each.
Award price calculator
What do the last few awards average, and over what range? Choose how many awards to include.
Average unit price$38.25
Weighted by quantity$38.25
Observed range$38.25 – $38.25
Window coveredSep 2026 – Oct 2026
| Awarded | Quantity | Unit price | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 | $38.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC |
| Oct 2026 | 2 | $38.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC |
| Sep 2026 | 3 | $38.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | $38.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC |
| Aug 2026 | 30 | $35.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC |
Shaded rows are included. This reports past awards and does not suggest a price.
Purchase history
| Awarded | Qty | Unit price | Total | Supplier | Agency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 | $38.25 | $191.25 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC (8Z281) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 2 | $38.25 | $76.50 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC (8Z281) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3 | $38.25 | $114.75 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC (8Z281) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $38.25 | $76.50 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC (8Z281) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 30 | $35.25 | $1,058 | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC (8Z281) | Unknown | Source ↗ |
Related contract actions
Contract action totals, not unit prices — obligation amounts from USAspending for related awards, shown for context only. These do not appear on the price chart above.
| Action date | Award # | Recipient | Agency | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | SPE4A626PAQ24 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $191.25 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | SPE4A026P2400 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $1,058 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SPE4A626P0C55 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $1,131 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SPE4A626P0C55 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $1,131 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SPE4A626P0C55 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $1,131 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SPE4A626P0C55 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $1,131 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SPE4A626P0C55 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $1,131 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | SPE4A026P2537 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $76.50 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | SPE4A626P0U10 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $114.75 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | SPE4A627P1443 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $76.50 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | SPE4A627P2966 ↗ | AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC | — | $191.25 |
Demand history
Every solicitation we've indexed for this NSN, open and closed — 7 on record. Closed RFQs (expired, cancelled, or awarded) stay here as a record of past demand; they never get removed.
Buying rhythm
How often does the government buy this item, and how long since the last time? Every solicitation and award on one line.
- Solicitation posted
- Award made
Dot size shows quantity. A faint bar joins a solicitation to the award made against it.
Time from solicitation to award
How long does a buy take from posting to award? One bar per past award that matches a solicitation.
- Open for quotes
- Closed, awaiting award
The typical buy took 12 days from posting to award.
Who wins this item
Does one supplier win this every time, and are the winners on the listed-source list? One dot per award.
- Award in the last 2 years
- Older award
AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC
last award Oct 2026
MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source SAE INTERNATIONAL DBA SAE INTERNATIONAL
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INC
no award yet
no awards on record
Listed source AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC won 5 of the last 5 awards. AIRCRAFT & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC won without being a listed source.
| Solicitation | Issued | Closes / closed | Qty | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE4A6-27-T-8323 | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | 8 | Open | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE4A0-27-T-0384 | Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | 4 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE4A6-27-T-0700 | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | 5 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE4A6-26-T-35WM | Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | 2 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE4A6-26-T-24YY | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | 3 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE4A0-26-T-4456 | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 | 2 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
| SPE4A0-26-Q-0053 | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 | 30 | Expired | View at DIBBS → |
Open RFQs on DIBBS → DIBBS award history ↗
About this data
- Unit prices: DLA DIBBS award records — every row links to its government record.
- AMSC: latest observed value from DIBBS solicitation history as of Oct 10, 2026.
- Contract action totals: USAspending, context only.
- Data last refreshed: 2026-11-06.
- Full methodology →
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