Award-watch: nine active federal notices worth a closer look (Feb 6, 2026 postings)

Executive takeaway

Today’s batch mixes near-term RFQs for specific DLA parts, a Navy repair/modification requirement with a reopened solicitation window, a Fermilab construction services subcontractor-style notice tied to drawings/specs, a VA full-and-open RFP for scope leasing/service (with an Industry Day), and a sources sought for wastewater/grease removal at JBMDL. There’s also a Coast Guard notice about a capacity increase modification for existing NMACC III IDIQ holders (not an open on-ramp).

What the buyer is trying to do

Fermilab: construction services for IERC CCD space humidification

The notice frames this as a construction effort where the subcontractor is expected to bring complete means-and-methods execution—supervision, labor, materials, tools, transportation, overhead, bonding, safety, and quality control—based on drawings and technical specifications.

DLA: targeted part procurements (servovalve; structural panel)

These are straightforward supply buys for specific NSNs with defined quantities and delivery expectations. One explicitly calls out an approved source, and both emphasize electronic submission and that drawings/specs may not be available through the notice.

USCG: NMACC III IDIQ capacity modification announcement

This is not a new competition. It documents a modification increasing capacity for the existing NMACC III IDIQ pools, under which future task orders will continue to be competed among current holders using fair opportunity procedures.

USAF at JBMDL: wastewater & grease removal (sources sought)

This is market research to identify interested vendors for a potential future procurement; the Performance Work Statement is referenced as an attachment.

Army: MIL-PRF-50449 filler separators (sheet form)

A product requirement for filler side and end separators in sheet form, identified to a military performance specification.

VA NCO 15: VISN 15 scope leasing and service contract

VA plans to release an RFP for scope leasing and service across VISN 15. The notice signals a firm-fixed-price, FOB destination approach and includes an Industry Day intended for vendors to showcase scope technology and components; specifications are expected in the RFP’s pricing section when released.

Navy: circuit card assembly repair/modification

This requirement is for repair and associated quality requirements for a circuit card assembly. The notice text references amendments that reopened/extended the solicitation window and changed quantity (you’ll need to confirm the current, controlling version in the solicitation).

What work is implied (bullets)

• Fermilab humidification construction: execute install/construction per drawings/specs; provide safety oversight, QC oversight, supervision, transportation, overhead, and bonding as required.
• DLA servovalve RFQ (NSN 1650-01-217-3659): source and deliver quantity of servovalves; comply with approved source constraints noted in the notice; submit quote electronically.
• DLA structural panel RFQ (NSN 1560-01-179-5638): supply two line items with different delivery timelines; submit quote electronically.
• USCG NMACC III notice: no proposal implied unless you are already an NMACC III holder pursuing future competed task orders.
• JBMDL sources sought: review PWS (attachment) and submit a capability statement if interested.
• Army separators (MIL-PRF-50449): manufacture or distribute separators meeting the specified performance spec.
• VA scopes: prepare for an RFP response covering leasing and service for scopes/end-item components; plan to attend/demo at Industry Day if it supports win strategy.
• Navy circuit card repair: provide repair services and meet contract quality/inspection, delivery, and proposal submission instructions (NECO or email referenced).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid: HVAC/mechanical construction firms comfortable executing to drawings/specs and carrying bonding/safety/QC responsibilities (Fermilab).
• Bid: manufacturers/distributors who can meet NSN sourcing constraints (including any “approved source” limitations) and ship to DLA Distribution Warner Robins (DLA servovalve; DLA structural panel).
• Bid: electronics repair depots with documented processes for repair/quality compliance and the ability to submit via the channels specified (Navy circuit card repair).
• Bid: medical equipment leasing/service providers with scope portfolios and service capability aligned to VA’s planned VISN 15 requirement; teams ready to support demos (VA scopes).
• Engage early (sources sought): wastewater/grease removal providers who want to shape the acquisition by responding to the sources sought and mapping capability to the PWS (JBMDL).
• Pass: firms seeking an IDIQ on-ramp for NMACC III—this notice is about capacity modification for existing holders, with task orders competed within the vehicle (USCG).
• Pass: suppliers who cannot meet MIL-PRF-50449 requirements or cannot document conformance if requested (Army separators).

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

• Fermilab construction: pricing proposal aligned to drawings/specs; schedule/approach narrative; bonding approach; safety and quality control plan elements (verify in attachments).
• DLA RFQs: electronic quote; item/NSN cross-reference; delivery commitment; confirmation of approved source status where applicable; shipping terms per solicitation (verify in the RFQ).
• JBMDL sources sought: capability statement mapped to the PWS (verify in attachments) and any requested past performance/experience summaries.
• Army separators: quote/proposal as instructed; evidence of compliance with MIL-PRF-50449 if required (verify in attachments/solicitation).
• VA scopes RFP (when released): complete technical and price volumes per Section B and the RFP instructions; plan for questions by the posted question deadline; consider Industry Day participation plan.
• Navy circuit card repair: proposal via NECO or email as instructed; confirm current quantity and due date reflected in the latest amendment; complete any required reps/certs and quality/delivery responses (verify in the solicitation package).

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

• For NSN part buys (DLA): research historical award/quote context by pulling prior buys for the same NSN, checking whether the “approved source” constraint narrowed competition, and comparing delivery timelines to your lead times. If specs/drawings are not available, treat that as a signal to validate part identity, condition (new/repair), and certification expectations directly from the RFQ.
• For repair services (Navy circuit card): anchor pricing on throughput capacity, test/diagnostics burden, and compliance overhead implied by inspection/acceptance clauses and quality requirements found in the solicitation.
• For construction (Fermilab): build a cost model that explicitly carries supervision, safety oversight, QC oversight, transportation, overhead, and bonding costs called out in the notice; make sure scope takeoff aligns strictly to drawings/specs rather than assumptions.
• For leasing/service (VA scopes): plan to price around service response capability, fleet availability, and lifecycle support; use the RFP’s Section B structure once released and align any demo/Industry Day narrative to differentiators that reduce downtime and simplify service management (as permitted by the RFP).
• For sources sought (JBMDL): this isn’t pricing yet—use it to position your capability and to flag any PWS ambiguities that could affect future pricing.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Fermilab construction: consider teaming with specialized controls or humidification equipment installers if the drawings/specs indicate niche equipment integration (verify in attachments).
• VA scopes: pair a leasing prime with OEM-authorized service providers or regional service partners to strengthen coverage across the VISN footprint (as required by the RFP when issued).
• Navy repair: if you can perform repair but lack test capability for certain assemblies, consider a subcontract arrangement with a qualified test/diagnostics lab (ensure flowdown compliance).
• JBMDL wastewater/grease removal: small operators can team with disposal/transport partners if the PWS calls for specific handling or disposal pathways (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Short fuse: the Fermilab construction notice shows a very near response deadline—confirm all attachments immediately and decide fast.
• Approved source constraint (DLA servovalve): the notice states an approved source; if you’re not that source (or cannot supply it as required), you risk being nonresponsive.
• No drawings/specs available (DLA): the notices indicate specifications/plans/drawings may not be available—avoid assumptions; rely on the RFQ and NSN requirements.
• Amendment churn (Navy repair): the description references multiple extensions and a quantity increase; confirm the latest amendment is what you’re pricing against.
• NMACC III is closed to new entrants (USCG notice): task orders are competed among existing holders; don’t burn capture cycles unless you’re already on the vehicle.
• Sources sought ≠ solicitation (JBMDL): don’t overinvest in proposal production—focus on a crisp capability statement aligned to the PWS.
• VA timing dependencies: the RFP is expected later and specs are said to be in Section B; align internal solutioning so you can respond quickly when it drops.

Related opportunities

• Fermilab – Construction Services for IERC CCD Space Humidificaion-372698
• DLA – SERVOVALVE,HYDRAULI (RFQ)
• DLA – PANEL, STRUCTURAL (RFQ)
• Navy – Circuit Card Assembly repair/modification
• VA – VISN 15 Scope Leasing and Service Contract (planned RFP)
• USAF – Wastewater & Grease Removal (Sources Sought) JBMDL
• Army – Filler side and end separators (MIL-PRF-50449)
• USCG – NMACC III Justification/Approval Award Modification

How to act on this

1. Pick 1–2 targets that match your current capability (parts supply, repair, construction, leasing/service) and confirm deadlines.
2. Download and read the solicitation/attachments (especially drawings/specs for the Fermilab construction notice and the PWS for the JBMDL sources sought).
3. Identify compliance “gates” early: approved source requirements, submission method (electronic/NECO/email), and any amendment updates.
4. Build a tight response package that mirrors the solicitation instructions and avoids assumptions.

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