DLA Aviation micro-buys to watch: structural panels, turbine disk/hub, fasteners, and a towed sonar body

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation has several small, parts-driven buys posted out of Richmond across aviation hardware and components (structural panels, a turbine disk/hub, fasteners) plus one sonar-related item. Two notices include enough detail to act quickly: a structural aircraft panel with staged deliveries to DLA Distribution Warner Robins, and a turbine disk/hub with an “approved sources” note and a very short delivery requirement. If you are not already positioned for aviation NSN supply (or you cannot quote electronically on short timelines), these are easy to burn time on—verify the RFQ attachments and source restrictions before you invest proposal effort.

What the buyer is trying to do

These notices indicate DLA Aviation is replenishing specific NSN items via RFQs/quotes, with delivery to named distribution/consignee locations. The pattern suggests transactional procurement: the government is looking for timely delivery of exact items (often with limited technical data posted in the notice itself) and expects vendors to respond electronically.

Notices with more signal:

• PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AI (NSN 1560011795638) requests two line items (Qty 1 each) with separate delivery timelines to DLA Distribution Warner Robins.
• DISK AND HUB,TURBIN (NSN 2840014812380) requests Qty 3 and explicitly calls out approved sources and that specifications/drawings are not available.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Confirm exact NSN/part identity and match to the solicitation number for quoting.
• Review the RFQ at the notice link (hard copies not available for at least one RFQ) and prepare an electronic quote submission.
• Plan fulfillment to the stated consignee locations (e.g., DLA Distribution Warner Robins; AVCL 26#128-00 AEROPUERTO EL DORADO for the turbine disk/hub notice).
• Meet delivery requirements where stated (e.g., staged “days ADO” requirements for the structural panel; an extremely short “days ADO” requirement is stated for the turbine disk/hub line).
• Where “approved sources” are referenced, determine whether you are an approved source or can otherwise submit as a responsible source in a way that will be considered.
• Account for limited technical data availability (at least one notice states specifications/plans/drawings are not available).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if:
  • You regularly quote DLA Aviation NSN requirements and can submit quotes electronically.
  • You can support aviation structural parts under NAICS 336413 (panel notices) or turbine engine components under NAICS 336412 (disk/hub notice).
  • You are already aligned with the “approved sources” reality on the turbine disk/hub requirement—or can confirm your quote will be considered under the stated “all responsible sources” language.
  • You can execute the delivery cadence/location without needing extensive government-furnished technical data.
• Pass if:
  • You need drawings/specifications to manufacture and the notice indicates they are not available.
  • You cannot meet short “days ADO” delivery requirements or the consignee location creates unworkable logistics.
  • You are not positioned for aviation traceability/compliance expectations typical for NSN parts and the RFQ requires more than you can provide (verify in attachments).

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

• Completed electronic quote per the RFQ instructions (verify in attachments).
• Pricing for each line item and any stated delivery schedule alignment (including staged deliveries where applicable).
• Item identification tied to the NSN and solicitation number.
• Delivery/ship-to confirmation for the consignee locations shown in the notice.
• Any required source/traceability documentation (verify in attachments).
• Acknowledgment of any limitations noted (e.g., no hard copies; no specs/drawings for the turbine disk/hub notice).

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

• Start with the lines that have explicit quantities and delivery expectations: NSN 1560011795638 (two lines, Qty 1 each) and NSN 2840014812380 (Qty 3). Build pricing around realistic lead times that meet the “days ADO” requirements stated in the notice.
• Check for sourcing constraints before pricing aggressively: the turbine disk/hub notice lists “approved sources” and says specifications/plans/drawings are not available, which often shifts the risk profile to supply-chain access rather than manufacturing.
• Use the solicitation link as the pricing truth: one notice states the RFQ will be available at the link provided and quotes must be submitted electronically—treat the RFQ as the controlling document for required CLIN structure and any evaluation details (verify in attachments).
• Structure pricing to reflect delivery staging: the structural panel notice has two separate delivery timelines (“days ADO”) to the same DLA distribution point—price and plan for the split rather than assuming a single shipment.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Team with an established aviation NSN distributor that can support electronic quoting and quick-turn logistics for DLA deliveries.
• For hardware/fastener-style buys (e.g., rivets, nuts), consider partnering with a specialty industrial fastener supplier that already serves defense logistics channels.
• For the sonar-related item, consider a partner experienced in electronics/mechanical assemblies under NAICS 334290 if your role is primarily sourcing and compliance packaging (verify requirement details in the RFQ).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Attachment-driven requirements: multiple notices provide little or no description—assume critical requirements live in the RFQ attachments.
• Source approval constraints: the turbine disk/hub notice lists approved sources and also states no drawings/specs are available; confirm whether alternates are acceptable and how “all responsible sources” will be treated for award consideration.
• Delivery risk: “days ADO” timelines can be tight; do not quote unless your supply chain can actually perform to the stated schedule and consignee location.
• Electronic-only process: at least one notice states quotes must be submitted electronically and hard copies are not available—ensure your internal workflow can comply.

Related opportunities

• 15--PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AI (SPE4A726Q0402)
• 28--DISK AND HUB,TURBIN (SPE4A126T1311)
• 53--RIVET,BLIND (SPE4A625T04F6)
• 53--NUT,PLAIN,EXTENDED (SPE4A625T27YX)
• 15--PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT (SPE4A725T857Q)
• 58--TOWED BODY,SONAR (SPE4A726T8287)

How to act on this

1. Open the notice link and pull the RFQ package; confirm deadlines (some are not shown in the notice text) and submission method.
2. For the NSN 1560011795638 panel RFQ, build a quote for both lines with the stated staged delivery timelines to DLA Distribution Warner Robins.
3. For the NSN 2840014812380 disk/hub RFQ, resolve “approved sources” eligibility and logistics feasibility before committing to pricing.
4. Submit your electronic quote exactly as instructed in the RFQ (verify in attachments).

If you want an extra set of eyes on the RFQ package, evaluation signals, and a bid/no-bid call based strictly on what’s in the attachments, engage Federal Bid Partners LLC for proposal and capture support.