Award Watch (Jan 29, 2026): DLA NSN RFQs, ship overhaul synopsis, and a construction trail repair

Executive takeaway

This set of notices breaks into three “move now” categories: (1) DLA item buys (NSNs) that are clearly RFQ-driven and require electronic submission by early February; (2) a Navy ship repair synopsis only for a 2026 regular overhaul (ROH) with dry dock in the Indo-Pacific region, where the near-term action is submitting a concise capability statement; and (3) a construction “Maneuver Trail Repair” post that’s gated behind PIEE, so your first step is simply pulling the documents to confirm scope, access, and performance constraints.

What the buyer is trying to do

Defense Logistics Agency: replenish specific NSN inventory via RFQs

DLA Maritime and DLA Aviation are seeking quotes for discrete NSN line items with stated quantities and delivery timelines “days ADO,” with submission explicitly electronic. These buys are typically straightforward for qualified manufacturers/distributors who can meet the technical data package (when available) and delivery requirements.

Notices in this set include:

• TAILPIECE, UNION (NSN 4730-01-473-4572) — Qty 85 EA; delivery “0168 DAYS ADO.”
• END CAP, PUMP AND MO (NSN 1650-00-910-1333) — Qty 79 EA; delivery “0171 DAYS ADO”; drawings/specs may be retrievable electronically per notice.
• BEARING, ROLLER, TAPERED (NSN 3110-00-068-9395) — Qty 327 EA; delivery “0171 DAYS ADO.”
• GASKET (NSN 5330-01-629-2656) — Qty 98 EA; delivery “0168 DAYS ADO”; note states an approved source and says specs/drawings are not available.

Navy ship repair: identify qualified shipyards for a 2026 ROH

The USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6) ROH 2026 notice is a synopsis only (not a solicitation). The stated intent is to issue a competitive solicitation for a regular overhaul with dry dock requirement, performed at a contractor shipyard in the Indo-Pacific region. Near-term, interested ship repair firms are asked to submit a capability statement aligned to an attached Work Item Index and maintain active SAM registration.

• USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6) ROH 2026 (Synopsis)

Army construction: trail repair posting with details in PIEE

The Maneuver Trail Repair notice instructs vendors to log into PIEE and search the solicitation number to obtain more details. Until you pull the documents, you don’t know the technical requirements, site constraints, schedule windows, or proposal instructions.

• Maneuver Trail Repair

State Department (Embassy Islamabad): procure stackable washer/dryer under LPTA

The Embassy in Islamabad is inviting quotations for stackable dryer & washer supply, Firm-Fixed Price, evaluated using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The notice emphasizes compliance with technical/functional requirements, delivery schedule, and RFQ terms.

• Supply of Stackable Dryer & Washer (Islamabad)

Services: religious education support at CFAS

The FY26 Roman Catholic Director of Religious Education posting is for providing religious education activities for children aboard COMMANDER, U.S. FLEET ACTIVITIES, SASEBO (CFAS), with details in an attached SOW.

• FY26 Roman Catholic Director of Religious Education at CFAS

What work is implied (bullets)

• Prepare and submit electronic quotes for DLA NSN line items (quantity-based supply), meeting stated delivery timelines “days ADO.”
• For DLA Aviation RFQs, retrieve any digitized drawings and military specifications/standards that are available electronically (verify in the RFQ).
• For the DLA gasket NSN, assess approved source limitations and the practicality of quoting when the notice says specs/plans/drawings are not available.
• For the ship overhaul synopsis, develop a capability statement (5 pages or less) aligned to the attached Work Item Index, including relevant past work highlights and general firm capability information as requested (verify exact instructions in attachments/notice text).
• For Maneuver Trail Repair, access PIEE and pull the full requirement package using the solicitation number before committing bid resources.
• For the Islamabad washer/dryer supply, build a compliant LPTA quote: meet technical/functional/performance requirements and required delivery schedule under Firm-Fixed Price terms.
• For the CFAS religious education requirement, review the attached SOW and propose staffing/approach consistent with the described education activities (details to be confirmed in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Bid if…

• You regularly quote DLA NSN requirements and can support electronic quote submission on short timelines (early February deadlines appear across multiple RFQs).
• You have established sourcing and quality controls for aerospace/mechanical parts aligned to the listed NSNs (bearing, pump end cap, union tailpiece, gasket) and can meet the stated quantities and “days ADO” delivery expectations.
• You are a ship repair firm with dry dock capability in the Indo-Pacific region and can credibly map experience to the attached Work Item Index for the ROH synopsis.
• You can supply compliant stackable washer/dryer units into Islamabad and are comfortable competing under LPTA with Firm-Fixed Price terms.
• You can perform the Maneuver Trail Repair scope once you confirm details in PIEE (equipment, materials, mobilization, and schedule to be verified).

Pass if…

• You cannot access or interpret the RFQ package/drawings/specs (especially where the notice indicates drawings/specs must be retrieved electronically, or that none are available).
• You are not positioned to compete as an “approved source” (or equivalent) where the notice calls out an approved source for the item and the technical data is not available.
• You cannot perform in the country/region of performance for overseas requirements (shipyard in the Indo-Pacific region; supply to Islamabad), including any local authorization to do business mentioned in the synopsis.
• You are unable to use PIEE to retrieve the trail repair documents—without the full package, bid/no-bid is speculation.

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

• Signed RFQ/RFP forms and representations (verify in attachments).
• Completed pricing schedule for each line item (NSN RFQs / supply buys).
• Confirmation of delivery schedule compliance (the DLA notices cite “0168” or “0171 DAYS ADO”; Islamabad RFQ requires delivery schedule compliance—verify details in RFQ).
• Technical compliance statement and any required certifications (verify in attachments).
• For DLA Aviation items: any required documentation tied to digitized drawings/specs/standards (verify in attachments).
• For the ship overhaul synopsis: capability statement on company letterhead, 5 pages or less, aligned to the attached Work Item Index and containing the requested firm capability details (verify in attachments/notice text).
• For Maneuver Trail Repair: proposal/quote package requirements (unknown from the snippet—verify in PIEE attachments).
• Evidence of active SAM registration for award eligibility where stated (explicitly called out in the ROH synopsis).

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

• DLA NSN RFQs: start by validating exact part/NSN match, any approved source restrictions, and whether technical data is available. If drawings/specs are retrievable electronically (as noted for the aviation RFQs), use them to avoid quoting an “almost equivalent” item that will be rejected.
• Reasonableness checks: compare your unit cost assumptions against your own historical buys/sales for the same or similar NSNs and against current supplier lead times that can support the “days ADO” delivery window.
• LPTA supply (Islamabad): treat technical acceptability as a gate. Price competition is the differentiator only after you’re clearly compliant on technical/functional/performance requirements and delivery schedule.
• Ship repair synopsis: this phase is not pricing-driven; it’s qualification-driven. Focus on presenting credible capacity and relevant work mapped to the Work Item Index so you’re positioned for the eventual competitive solicitation.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Pair NSN quoting capability (prime) with specialty manufacturers or authorized distributors who can document conformance to the required part configuration (verify exact requirements in the RFQ).
• For the ROH synopsis, consider teaming among shipyard facilities and specialty repair providers to demonstrate breadth across the Work Item Index (details to be verified in the attached index).
• For overseas supply into Islamabad, consider a logistics/installation partner (if the RFQ includes delivery/handling requirements—verify in attachments) to reduce execution risk and protect schedule compliance.
• For Maneuver Trail Repair, consider local or specialized earthwork partners once the PIEE package confirms the repair methods and site constraints.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved source constraints: the gasket notice states an approved source and also states specifications/plans/drawings are not available—this can make alternate sourcing difficult to defend.
• Data access dependencies: multiple DLA notices rely on electronic access to RFQs and (for aviation) digitized drawings/specs—confirm you can retrieve everything in time.
• Electronic submission only: the DLA notices explicitly say quotes must be submitted electronically; build in time for portal/account issues before deadline.
• Synopsis vs. solicitation: the ROH posting is explicitly not a solicitation and says no contract will be awarded from the synopsis; treat your response as a positioning exercise (capability statement), not a priced proposal.
• PIEE gatekeeping: Maneuver Trail Repair provides almost no scope in the notice; do not estimate or commit until you can view the package in PIEE.
• LPTA dynamics: for the Islamabad buy, underbidding while missing a technical or delivery requirement is a fast path to elimination—compliance first, then price.
• Registration eligibility: the ROH synopsis states active SAM registration is required for award eligibility; ensure status is active before later phases.

Related opportunities

• 47--TAILPIECE,UNION
• 16--END CAP,PUMP AND MO
• 31--BEARING,ROLLER,TAPERED
• 53--GASKET
• USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6) ROH 2026
• Maneuver Trail Repair
• 19PK3326Q1018-Supply of Stackable Dryer & Washer
• FY26 Roman Catholic Director of Religious Education at CFAS

How to act on this

1. Pick one lane: NSN supply RFQs, the ship repair capability statement, the PIEE construction action, or the Islamabad LPTA supply quote.
2. Pull the full RFQ/SOW/attachments from each notice link (and PIEE for the trail repair) and confirm submission method and required documents.
3. Complete a fast compliance pass: technical requirements, delivery schedule, and any source restrictions (verify in attachments).
4. Submit electronically with buffer time before the stated deadlines.

If you want a second set of eyes on compliance, responsiveness, and bid/no-bid risk, coordinate with Federal Bid Partners LLC to review your draft package before submission.