Agency Pulse: Two new DLA Aviation buys (liquid transmitter + self-locking nut) — what to do next

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation posted two separate supply actions on 2026-01-24 with minimal public description: TRANSMITTER, LIQUID (PSC 66; NAICS 334519; solicitation SPE4A525T600D) and NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL (PSC 53; NAICS 332722; solicitation SPE4A626T173Y). With response deadlines not shown and no description available in the notice text, the near-term priority is to pull the solicitation package/attachments (or request them through the indicated portal) and confirm technical acceptability requirements before investing bid labor.

What the buyer is trying to do

These look like standard DLA Aviation material buys for specific aviation-related parts: one instrumentation component (a liquid transmitter) and one hardware fastener (a self-locking nut). The lack of a public description suggests the real requirements will be in the solicitation details—part identifiers, approved sources/manufacturers, specs/standards, and any documentation needed to demonstrate traceability and conformance.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review solicitation SPE4A525T600D for the required TRANSMITTER, LIQUID (PSC 66; NAICS 334519) and confirm all technical/quality requirements (verify in attachments).
• Review solicitation SPE4A626T173Y for the required NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL (PSC 53; NAICS 332722) and confirm all technical/quality requirements (verify in attachments).
• Confirm whether either action is restricted by an approved source list, OEM-only requirement, or equivalent-item rules (verify in attachments).
• Prepare a parts supply quote including any required certifications and documentation (verify in attachments).
• Plan sourcing, lead time, packaging, and delivery to meet DLA Aviation expectations once specified (verify in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if: you regularly supply DLA Aviation items and can meet traceability/documentation expectations once confirmed in the solicitation.
• Bid if: you are a manufacturer or authorized distributor in the relevant NAICS areas (334519 for instrumentation/sensors; 332722 for fasteners) and can align to the exact item identification in the attachments.
• Pass if: you cannot obtain compliant sourcing/traceability for aviation supply chain items.
• Pass if: you do not have a way to validate the exact part requirement (e.g., if the solicitation requires an approved source and you can’t meet it—verify in attachments).

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• Completed quote/offer for solicitation SPE4A525T600D (verify in attachments).
• Completed quote/offer for solicitation SPE4A626T173Y (verify in attachments).
• Item identification details exactly as required (part number, description, and any required attributes—verify in attachments).
• Evidence of technical acceptability (approved source documentation or equivalency support—verify in attachments).
• Quality and traceability documentation appropriate to the item (verify in attachments).
• Packaging/marking confirmation (verify in attachments).
• Delivery/lead time commitment (verify in attachments).
• Any required reps/certs (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

With the public notice missing a description, pricing strategy should start with confirming the exact item identification and any sourcing restrictions in the solicitation package. Once you have that:

• Benchmark against your own historical awards/quotes for the same or similar part numbers (if you’ve sold to DLA Aviation before).
• Validate supply availability and lead time from your upstream sources before locking pricing.
• Separate cost drivers: compliance documentation, testing/inspection (if any), packaging, and expedited logistics (all verify in attachments).
• If the solicitation allows alternates/equivalents, price the lowest-risk compliant path first; only price alternates if you can clearly support technical acceptability (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• For the TRANSMITTER, LIQUID buy: team with an authorized distributor or manufacturer-aligned source if the solicitation indicates approved sources (verify in attachments).
• For the NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL buy: consider teaming with a specialty fastener manufacturer/distributor that can provide required traceability and documentation (verify in attachments).
• If documentation burden is high, partner with a supplier that can furnish complete certificates/traceability to reduce proposal risk (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Public notice lacks a description; key requirements (approved sources, exact part identification, delivery terms, and documentation) are likely only in the solicitation package (verify in attachments).
• Response deadline is not shown in the posted data—confirm timing immediately to avoid a late submission.
• Aviation supply items can carry strict traceability/quality expectations; do not assume commercial-grade equivalents are acceptable (verify in attachments).
• Risk of quoting an “equivalent” without sufficient technical support if the solicitation restricts sources (verify in attachments).

Related opportunities

• 66--TRANSMITTER,LIQUID (SPE4A525T600D)
• 53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PL (SPE4A626T173Y)

How to act on this

1. Open each notice link and pull the full solicitation details and attachments.
2. Confirm exact item identification, approved source/equivalency rules, and the response deadline.
3. Validate sourcing and documentation availability before pricing.
4. Submit your quote/offer per the solicitation instructions (verify in attachments).

If you want a second set of eyes on the solicitation package—especially around approved source rules, documentation burden, and bid/no-bid—contact Federal Bid Partners LLC for capture and proposal support.