DLA Aviation buy: 66—Transmitter, Liquid (NAICS 334519) — what to look for before you bid

Executive takeaway

This opportunity is for a “TRANSMITTER, LIQUID” buy under NAICS 334519. The public notice record does not include a description snippet, set-aside, or response deadline, so the first move is to pull the full solicitation package and confirm what “transmitter, liquid” means in DLA’s context (part number / NSN, approved sources, required certifications, delivery, and packaging). If you can reliably source or manufacture to spec and document traceability, it’s worth a look; if you can’t confirm exact requirements quickly, it’s easy to waste bid time.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Aviation is attempting to procure a liquid transmitter item (PSC “66”) tied to NAICS 334519 (instrumentation/measurement-related manufacturing). In practice, this kind of buy typically hinges on exact configuration control—meaning the buyer likely needs the right item, from the right source, with the right documentation, delivered on time.

Because the notice text shown is limited (“Description is not available for this notice.”), the intent and acceptance criteria must be confirmed in the solicitation attachments.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Retrieve and review solicitation SPE4A525T600D for item identifiers and technical requirements (verify in attachments).
• Confirm whether the procurement references an NSN/part number, approved manufacturer list, or any source restrictions (verify in attachments).
• Plan sourcing/manufacturing to meet NAICS 334519 expectations: controlled components, calibration/inspection expectations, and documentation (verify in attachments).
• Prepare compliance paperwork typically expected for DLA supply buys (packaging/marking, traceability, inspection/acceptance terms—verify in attachments).
• Build a delivery plan aligned to any required lead time and shipping terms (verify in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Instrument/component manufacturers and qualified distributors operating under NAICS 334519 who can support controlled sourcing and documentation.
• Firms with experience fulfilling DLA Aviation supply orders and meeting government packaging/labeling requirements (verify in attachments).
• Teams that can quickly confirm exact requirements despite the limited public description.

Who should pass

• Firms that cannot validate the exact item definition (part number/NSN/spec) and acceptance criteria in the solicitation.
• Suppliers without a traceability plan (lot/serial control, documentation, and quality controls) if the solicitation requires it (verify in attachments).
• Anyone who needs a long discovery cycle—this type of supply buy often rewards fast, precise compliance.

Response package checklist

• Completed offer/quote per solicitation SPE4A525T600D instructions (verify in attachments).
• Item identification: exact part number/NSN, description, and manufacturer details (verify in attachments).
• Compliance statement mapping your offered item to required specs/drawings (verify in attachments).
• Delivery schedule/lead time commitment (verify in attachments).
• Quality/traceability documentation required by DLA (verify in attachments).
• Packaging/marking approach aligned to solicitation requirements (verify in attachments).
• Any required representations/certifications referenced in the solicitation (verify in attachments).
• Past performance references only if requested (verify in attachments).

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

• Start with the solicitation line items: identify the exact item(s), quantities, and required delivery to build a defensible cost basis.
• Benchmark with your own sales history for comparable transmitters/sensors (same manufacturer, similar spec tightness, similar lead time).
• Pressure-test lead times with manufacturers/authorized channels; for controlled items, lead time risk often matters as much as unit price.
• Model compliance cost: documentation, inspection/testing, packaging/marking, and potential returns/rework costs (all should be driven by the solicitation terms—verify in attachments).
• Decide your posture: if you can meet requirements with low execution risk, compete aggressively; if there are uncertainties (source restrictions, unclear specs), price in risk or decline.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas

• Pair a manufacturer (technical compliance) with a government-experienced distributor (DLA packaging/ship documentation) if your internal capabilities are uneven.
• Use a calibration/inspection lab partner if the transmitter requires test reports or acceptance data (verify in attachments).
• Engage a packaging/labeling specialist familiar with government packaging requirements if you don’t do this routinely (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs

• No public description snippet: the real requirements are likely entirely in attachments—confirm before investing bid effort.
• Unknown response deadline in the notice record: verify submission timing immediately in the solicitation package.
• Potential source restrictions (approved sources/brand/part number control): confirm eligibility before quoting (verify in attachments).
• Documentation and traceability burden: underestimating paperwork, inspection, or packaging requirements can erase margin (verify in attachments).
• Delivery feasibility: ensure your supply chain can hit required dates; DLA buys often penalize late delivery through performance consequences (verify in attachments).

Related opportunities

• This notice on BidPulsar: 66—TRANSMITTER, LIQUID

How to act on this

1. Open the notice and download the full solicitation for SPE4A525T600D.
2. Confirm item identifiers, any approved-source limitations, and required submittals.
3. Validate sourcing/manufacturing lead time and documentation readiness.
4. Build a compliant quote package and submit per the solicitation instructions (verify in attachments).

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