DLA Aviation RFQ Spotlight: Fuel Sample Set (Air) — SPE4A626T602A

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation has an RFQ out for NSN 4920015420066 FUEL SAMPLE SET,AIR under solicitation SPE4A626T602A. The buy is for 13 each with delivery noted as 0171 days ADO to DLA Distribution (as stated in the notice). Quotes must be submitted electronically, and the solicitation is only available online (no hard copies). If your team routinely quotes NSN-based DLA buys and can validate the item requirements via drawings/specs, this is a clean, time-boxed opportunity with a near-term deadline.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Aviation is seeking supply of a specific National Stock Number item to support downstream distribution: a Fuel Sample Set, Air (NSN 4920015420066). The notice indicates an RFQ process, electronic submission, and that digitized drawings plus Military Specifications/Standards may need to be retrieved electronically to confirm exact requirements before quoting.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the RFQ package online (hard copies are not available).
• Confirm the NSN requirement for FUEL SAMPLE SET,AIR (NSN 4920015420066) matches your offered item.
• Retrieve and review any digitized drawings and applicable Military Specifications/Standards referenced for this NSN (as needed to quote accurately).
• Quote the requested line item: Qty 13 EA.
• Plan fulfillment to the specified DLA Distribution ship-to location and the stated delivery timeframe (0171 days ADO per notice).
• Submit the quote electronically by the deadline.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you regularly support DLA Aviation NSN buys and can source/manufacture the exact item tied to NSN 4920015420066.
• Bid if you can efficiently pull and interpret digitized drawings and Military Specifications/Standards needed to validate compliance.
• Bid if you can meet the delivery requirement stated as days ADO and ship through DLA Distribution.
• Pass if you cannot verify the technical requirements because you lack access/process for the referenced drawings/specifications.
• Pass if your lead times or supply chain cannot reasonably align to the stated delivery window.
• Pass if you are not set up to submit quotes electronically (the notice states electronic submission is required).

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

• Completed RFQ response per the online solicitation (verify in attachments).
• Confirmation of offered item compliance to NSN 4920015420066 requirements (verify in attachments/drawings/specs).
• Delivery promise aligned to 0171 days ADO and ship-to instructions (verify in attachments).
• Any required certifications/representations for this RFQ (verify in attachments).
• Electronic submission in the format and method specified by the solicitation (verify in attachments).

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

• Start by validating exactly what constitutes the “set” for this NSN using the RFQ and any retrievable drawings/specs—pricing will hinge on included components and acceptance criteria.
• Check your internal history for prior awards/quotes on NSN 4920015420066 (or close alternates) and normalize for current material/lead-time conditions.
• Build price from a compliance-first BOM approach: components, assembly/packaging, inspection/testing implied by specs, and freight to the DLA Distribution destination.
• Because this is an RFQ with electronic submission, assume a comparison-shopping environment—tighten assumptions, document what is included, and avoid ambiguity about what the “set” contains.
• Use the stated delivery (days ADO) as a key differentiator: if you can credibly shorten or de-risk lead time within the RFQ rules, highlight that clearly in the quote narrative (verify whether alternate delivery is allowed in the solicitation).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Team with a shop that already maintains tooling/fixtures for assemblies tied to fuel sampling equipment to reduce first-article risk (if applicable—confirm via drawings/specs).
• Use a specialty packaging/QA partner familiar with military spec packaging and inspection flows (requirements must be confirmed in the RFQ attachments).
• If you are primarily a distributor, line up an OEM/qualified manufacturer source early so you can quote with confidence on schedule and compliance.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Drawings/specs are retrievable electronically; if you don’t pull them early you may miss key configuration or acceptance requirements that affect price and lead time.
• Hard copies are not available—your internal review/approval process must be able to work from the online package.
• Ensure the quote is submitted electronically and on time; the notice emphasizes electronic submission and timeliness.
• Clarify exactly how “days ADO” applies to your production and shipping plan (verify details in the solicitation).

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How to act on this

1. Open the RFQ at BidPulsar: 49--FUEL SAMPLE SET,AIR and download the solicitation package.
2. Pull any referenced drawings and Military Specifications/Standards and confirm exactly what is required for NSN 4920015420066.
3. Draft a compliant electronic quote covering quantity, delivery (days ADO), and any required terms (verify in attachments).
4. Submit electronically before the stated deadline.

If you want a second set of eyes on compliance, sourcing, and quote positioning for this RFQ, consider support from Federal Bid Partners LLC.