DLA Aviation micro-buy pulse: Transmitter (Liquid) + Self-Locking Nut (PL) — what to verify before you quote

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation posted two parts buys on 2026-01-24—one for a liquid transmitter (NAICS 334519) and one for a self-locking nut (NAICS 332722). The public synopsis text is thin (“Description is not available for this notice.”), so bid/no-bid will hinge on what’s inside the solicitation package: exact part identifiers, approved sources, traceability, packaging, and delivery requirements.

What the buyer is trying to do

These appear to be straightforward supply actions supporting aviation logistics through DLA Aviation. In practical terms, the buyer is likely trying to secure compliant parts quickly—either from approved manufacturers or through distributors that can meet source, documentation, and delivery expectations once the details are confirmed in the solicitation.

The two notices:

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

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the solicitation for the exact item identifiers (e.g., part number/NSN) and any approved-source restrictions (verify in attachments).
• Confirm whether the government expects OEM, authorized distribution, or if alternates are allowed (verify in attachments).
• Quote compliant supply: sourcing, inspection/QA steps, and delivery to the specified ship-to location(s) (verify in attachments).
• Meet any packaging, marking, and documentation requirements typical for defense supply buys (verify in attachments).
• Prepare a responsive quote under the listed solicitation number and any referenced clauses (verify in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Established manufacturers or authorized distributors aligned to NAICS 334519 (Transmitter, Liquid) who can validate source and provide required documentation (verify in attachments).
• Fastener manufacturers/distributors aligned to NAICS 332722 (Self-locking nut) with mature traceability and packaging controls (verify in attachments).
• Firms that already quote DLA-style solicitations and can move quickly once technical and sourcing constraints are confirmed.

Who should pass

• Suppliers who cannot support traceability, documentation, or source-of-supply requirements if the item is restricted (verify in attachments).
• Firms relying on speculative sourcing where lead times are unknown or volatile.
• Teams without internal capacity to parse solicitation attachments and clauses on short notice.

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

• Completed quote/offer per solicitation instructions (verify in attachments).
• Item identification: exact part number/NSN, description, and any required characteristics (verify in attachments).
• Source/manufacturer information and authorization evidence, if required (verify in attachments).
• Compliance statements for packaging/marking and required documentation (verify in attachments).
• Delivery/lead time commitment consistent with the solicitation (verify in attachments).
• Any required certifications, quality requirements, or inspection documentation (verify in attachments).
• Exceptions list (if any), clearly mapped to solicitation requirements (verify in attachments).

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

Because the public notice lacks details, treat pricing as a two-step exercise: first confirm exact item identifiers and sourcing constraints, then benchmark pricing against comparable historical buys and current supply-chain reality.

• Start with the solicitation attachments to confirm the precise item and whether only certain sources are acceptable (verify in attachments).
• Benchmark internally against your own prior quotes for the same part number/NSN (if you’ve seen it) and adjust for lead time and documentation burden.
• Validate supplier quotes with written lead times and any minimum order quantities so you don’t price based on assumptions.
• Price the compliance work: packaging, labeling, and traceability paperwork can be meaningful cost drivers even on “simple” supply lines (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• For the liquid transmitter: consider teaming with an OEM-authorized distributor that can provide manufacturer documentation if the item is source-controlled (verify in attachments).
• For the self-locking nut: pair a fastener specialist with a logistics-focused distributor to cover packaging/marking and fast shipment turnaround (verify in attachments).
• Use a quality/inspection partner if the solicitation requires specific inspection documentation you don’t routinely generate (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Hidden constraints: approved sources, exact item requirements, and documentation needs may be entirely in attachments.
• Response deadline not shown: the notice data does not include a response deadline—confirm due date inside the solicitation.
• Set-aside unknown: set-aside is not listed—confirm whether small business rules apply in the solicitation.
• Misquote risk: without a part identifier, pricing or lead time assumptions can quickly make a quote nonresponsive or noncompetitive.

Related opportunities

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

How to act on this

1. Open each BidPulsar listing and pull the solicitation/attachments to identify the exact part requirements (verify in attachments).
2. Decide bid/no-bid based on source restrictions, documentation burden, and your ability to deliver on the requested schedule (verify in attachments).
3. Lock supplier commitments in writing (price + lead time), then build your quote around verified compliance requirements.
4. Submit a clean, instruction-following response under the correct solicitation number.

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