Award watch (Jan 28, 2026): Signal Hound spectrum analyzers awarded; plus near-term DLA/Army hardware RFQs to monitor

Executive takeaway

An award notice was posted for the purchase of Signal Hound spectrum analyzers (awardee listed as Fed Crew). At the same time, several adjacent DoD/DLA requirements posted the same day include an Army depot buy for steel road wheel blanks with a very near response deadline, plus DLA RFQ activity for an NSN protective cover and other parts where the details appear to live in the linked solicitation/attachments.

What the buyer is trying to do

This is a mixed batch of acquisition activity posted on 2026-01-28:

• Award notice: procurement of Signal Hound spectrum analyzers (NAVAIR/NAWCAD context implied by the issuing office). The public notice text does not include additional detail beyond the title.
• Production supply to support depot operations: Red River Army Depot Rubber Products is seeking steel road wheel blanks to support production of complete Bradley road wheels, with monthly delivery targets through early September.
• DLA-managed NSN replenishment buys: at least one RFQ explicitly states electronic submission, no hard copies, and references digitized drawings/specs available electronically.
• Real estate market research: sources sought for leased retail and related space in Odessa, TX (details not provided in the snippet).

What work is implied (bullets)

• Awarded test equipment (award watch): purchase of Signal Hound spectrum analyzers under solicitation N0042126P0016 (details not provided in the notice description).
• Steel road wheel blanks (P/N 12358464 Rev H):
  • Manufacture steel component of a Bradley road wheel per drawing/spec: 12358464 Rev H.
  • Comply with Quality Assurance Requirement: QAP 12358464 Rev K.
  • Provide Certificate of Conformance (CoC).
  • Provide steel metal components 12358464-1 and 12358464-2 assembled to support RRAD production of the complete road wheel.
  • Support phased deliveries (quantities/dates called out in the notice snippet) with early delivery acceptable at no additional cost.
• DLA NSN 5985011912230 COVER,PROTECTIVE (Qty 45 EA):
  • Respond to an RFQ available at the solicitation link; no hard copies.
  • Retrieve digitized drawings/MIL specs/standards electronically as needed.
  • Submit quote electronically; all responsible sources may quote.
  • Deliver to DLA Distribution (delivery stated as 0487 days ADO in the snippet).
• Other posted items with limited visible detail: container deployable; external covering; lift-check valve; renewal item for “Soteri Secret Sca”; and a sources sought for leased space in Odessa, TX (scope to verify via the posted link/attachments where available).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are:
  • A metal manufacturer/machinist capable of producing steel components to specific drawings with documented QA and CoC support (road wheel blanks requirement).
  • A supplier experienced in DLA NSN quoting, electronic submissions, and retrieving/complying with digitized drawings/specs (protective cover RFQ).
  • A reseller/authorized channel that can support test equipment buys similar to spectrum analyzers (for future recompetes/similar buys), even though this specific item is already awarded.
• Pass (or proceed only after verification) if you:
  • Cannot meet the phased delivery cadence implied for the road wheel blanks (multiple deliveries through early September) or cannot assemble the specified subcomponents.
  • Do not have a workable process for electronic-only quoting and document retrieval for DLA RFQs.
  • Are not prepared to source/confirm details from the linked solicitations when the notice snippet is blank.

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

• Steel road wheel blanks (W911RQ26RX003):
  • Quote aligned to part number and revision: P/N 12358464 Rev H.
  • Acknowledgement of manufacturing per drawing 12358464 Rev H and QA per QAP 12358464 Rev K.
  • Certificate of Conformance (CoC) commitment (include draft language if your standard practice permits).
  • Delivery schedule response matching the staged delivery dates/quantities in the notice.
  • Any additional forms/clauses: verify in attachments (not provided in snippet).
• DLA COVER,PROTECTIVE RFQ (SPE7M526T6628):
  • Electronic quote submission (explicitly required).
  • Confirmation you used the posted RFQ and any digitized drawings/specs: verify in attachments.
  • Delivery and packaging details: verify in attachments (the snippet includes 0487 days ADO and Qty 45 EA).
• All other items listed here: response requirements verify in attachments (descriptions not available in snippet).

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

• Use internal historicals first: if you’ve previously quoted the same NSN (for DLA) or similar depot-manufactured components, pull your last awarded/quoted BOM, labor routing, and freight assumptions and update for current lead times.
• Map price to delivery risk: the road wheel requirement signals multiple near-term deliveries; validate capacity and material availability before offering aggressive lead times (early delivery is acceptable at no additional cost, but missed deliveries can be costly operationally).
• For DLA RFQs: retrieve the digitized drawings/specs and confirm whether any material certs, inspection points, or packaging requirements drive cost (the notice explicitly points to electronic access).
• For “award watch” items: use the award notice as a cue to watch for future similar purchases under the same buying activity; build a target list of equivalent products and distribution paths so you can quote quickly next time.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• For steel road wheel blanks: team a machine shop (production machining/assembly of 12358464-1 and -2) with a QA/documentation specialist to ensure QAP and CoC readiness.
• For DLA NSN buys: pair a prime distributor experienced in DLA quoting with a manufacturer or authorized supplier to reduce sourcing risk and documentation gaps.
• For leased space sources-sought: consider teaming with a local commercial real estate provider to identify suitable retail/related space in Odessa, TX (details to verify in the notice link).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Near deadline: the steel road wheel blanks response deadline is 2026-02-02 19:00 UTC; plan for rapid drawing/QAP review and internal routing approvals.
• Revision control: road wheel blanks call out 12358464 Rev H while QA references QAP 12358464 Rev K; ensure your compliance narrative clearly addresses both.
• Assembly requirement: the road wheel requirement is not just raw blanks; it specifies the steel metal components (12358464-1 and 12358464-2) assembled.
• Attachment-dependent RFQs: several notices show “Description is not available”; do not bid without pulling the RFQ/solicitation content from the provided links.
• Electronic-only process: at least one DLA notice states quotes must be submitted electronically and that hard copies are not available.

Related opportunities

• Award Notice to Fed Crew for the Purchase of Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers
• STEEL ROAD WHEEL BLANKS
• 59--COVER,PROTECTIVE
• 81--CONTAINER, DEPLOYAB
• (DACA63-5-26-0039) US GOVERNMENT SEEKS SOURCES FOR LEASED RETAIL AND RELATED SPACE IN ODESSA, TX
• Renewal of 28321325P00050026 for Soteri Secret Sca

How to act on this

1. Prioritize the steel road wheel blanks notice first due to the 2026-02-02 deadline; validate your ability to manufacture/assemble to the specified drawing and QAP, then build a delivery-credible quote.
2. For the DLA RFQ(s), open the linked solicitation and download digitized drawings/specs; confirm electronic submission steps and any packaging/inspection requirements.
3. If you missed the analyzer award, capture it as a market signal: set a watch for similar NAVAIR/NAWCAD test equipment purchases.

If you want a second set of eyes on compliance (especially drawing/QAP alignment and deliverable language like CoC), Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you package a cleaner, lower-risk response.