DLA Aviation RFQs closing Feb 2: aircraft parts & industrial hardware with electronic-only quoting

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation released multiple small-to-mid quantity supply buys on Jan 25 with a common response deadline of Feb 2. These are NSN-driven procurements that reward vendors who already know the item, can source to the right part number/approved source (where applicable), and can meet depot delivery timelines. If you rely on buyer-furnished drawings/specs to quote, at least one notice explicitly states they are not available.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Aviation is replenishing aviation-related and support hardware via RFQs that require electronic submission. Several notices include specific depot ship-to locations and delivery timelines “days ADO,” signaling the priority is assured supply against established NSNs rather than development work.

Examples called out in the notices include:

• NSN 3110-01-009-9824 bearing, roller, cylindrical with split delivery timing to a DLA Distribution depot in Oklahoma (qty 30 plus qty 1).
• NSN 1560-01-624-0358 aircraft door with approved sources identified and a note that specifications/plans/drawings are not available (qty 10).
• NSN 5342-00-678-4764 resilient mount with a large quantity (qty 1,853) and a note that digitized drawings and military specs/standards may be retrievable electronically (qty suggests recurring demand).
• NSN 2840-01-505-5850 housing, seal, aircraft with small quantities (qty 5 plus qty 1) to DLA Distribution Depot Hill.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Confirm exact NSN/item identification per line item and ensure your offered product matches the required item (including any referenced part numbers where stated).
• Prepare and submit an electronic quote (each notice indicates electronic submission; some specify the RFQ will be available at the notice link and that hard copies are not available).
• Plan fulfillment to specified DLA Distribution ship-to depots and meet stated delivery windows in “days ADO” (e.g., Oklahoma, Hill, and “W1A8 DLA Distribution” as listed).
• For the aircraft door RFQ, validate you can supply from the listed approved sources/part numbers; account for the fact that specifications/plans/drawings are not available.
• For the resilient mount RFQ, retrieve or order any digitized drawings and applicable Military Specifications/Standards electronically (as the notice indicates may be available) and build compliance into the quote.
• For notices where the description snippet is not available, pull the solicitation at the provided link and verify all technical, packaging, inspection, and delivery requirements in attachments.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are an established supplier/manufacturer/distributor for NSN-based DLA buys and can quote quickly with electronic submission.
• Bid if you can meet depot delivery requirements and have a track record shipping to DLA Distribution locations.
• Bid if you can support an approved-source item (notably the aircraft door) without needing drawings/specs from the government.
• Pass if you require buyer-furnished drawings/specs to confirm configuration (the aircraft door notice explicitly says specs/plans/drawings are not available).
• Pass if you cannot source to the stated approved sources/part numbers where required, or you cannot meet the “days ADO” delivery windows.
• Pass if you cannot support electronic quoting or lack the internal process to respond by Feb 2.

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

• Completed electronic quote submission (method and portal/location per the solicitation link; verify in attachments).
• Line-item pricing by NSN and quantity (including split lines where shown, such as qty 30 and qty 1 for the bearing; qty 5 and qty 1 for the housing, seal).
• Delivery commitment that matches the stated “days ADO” per line item.
• Ship-to/mark-for acknowledgment for the specified DLA Distribution locations.
• Approved source/part number compliance for NSN 1560-01-624-0358 (aircraft door): offer must align to the approved sources listed in the notice.
• Any required technical documentation, certifications, traceability, packaging, inspection, and acceptance terms (verify in attachments).
• Confirmation that hard copies are not needed/used (multiple notices state hard copies are not available).

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

These are straightforward supply RFQs; your competitiveness will come from speed, compliance confidence, and realistic delivery. To ground pricing without guessing:

• Use your internal sales history for the same NSN and any equivalent part numbers (where stated) and adjust for quantity and delivery schedule differences.
• For the high-quantity resilient mount line, model tiered pricing based on production run efficiency and packaging/handling effort; then confirm against the solicitation requirements (verify in attachments).
• For the approved-source aircraft door, price based on verified source availability and lead time since drawings/specs are not provided—avoid quoting substitutes unless the solicitation explicitly allows it (verify in attachments).
• Account for shipping to the named DLA Distribution depots and the schedule implied by “days ADO.”

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Pair a prime distributor (fast quoting, DLA shipping experience) with a specialty manufacturer for machining/hardware items if the solicitation permits alternate sourcing (verify in attachments).
• For the resilient mount quantity, consider teaming with a packaging/fulfillment partner that routinely ships high-count line items to DLA Distribution depots.
• For aviation NSNs (aircraft door; landing gear housing; seal housing), consider teaming with an established approved-source channel partner if you are not the approved source yourself (verify in attachments for allowability).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved-source constraint risk: the aircraft door notice lists approved sources and also states specs/plans/drawings are not available—misidentification risk is high if you don’t already know the configuration.
• Hidden requirements risk: multiple notices show “description is not available” in the snippet—critical technical and packaging requirements may only be in the RFQ attachments.
• Delivery realism: “days ADO” requirements differ by line item; ensure your lead time matches each line, especially where split deliveries are specified.
• Electronic-only process: quotes must be submitted electronically; late or nonconforming submissions may be rejected.
• Data retrieval: for the resilient mount, drawings/specs may be retrievable electronically; confirm access early so you don’t lose time close to the deadline.

Related opportunities

• 31--BEARING,ROLLER,CYLI (SPE4A626T574W)
• 15--DOOR,AIRCRAFT (SPE4A726T8418)
• 16--HOUSING,LANDING GEA (SPE4A726T8412)
• 61--CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWE (SPE4A626T582M)
• 53--MOUNT, RESILIENT, WEAP (SPE4A726T8377)
• 53--SCREW,MACHINE (SPE4A626T581R)
• 28--HOUSING,SEAL,AIRCRA (SPE4A726T8425)

How to act on this

1. Open each RFQ at the linked notice page and download the solicitation/attachments (where provided); confirm technical, packaging, and submission instructions.
2. Decide go/no-go per NSN based on approved-source limits, your ability to meet “days ADO,” and your confidence in exact item identification.
3. Build a compliant electronic quote package and submit ahead of the Feb 2 deadline.
4. If you want help quickly triaging these RFQs and building a compliant response plan, contact Federal Bid Partners LLC.