DLA Aviation spot buy: PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI (NSN 1560-01-179-5638) — SPE4A726Q0402

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation has an active procurement for NSN 1560-01-179-5638 (PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI) under solicitation SPE4A726Q0402, with electronic quotes accepted and a near-term response deadline of Feb 12, 2026. It’s a small-quantity requirement (two lines, 1 each) but with two different required delivery timelines to DLA Distribution Warner Robins—so your ability to support the stated ADO delivery points is likely the deciding factor.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Aviation is replenishing stock by purchasing a specific structural aircraft panel by NSN, delivered to DLA Distribution Warner Robins. The solicitation is structured as two line items for the same NSN, each with its own delivery requirement measured in days ADO.

• NSN: 1560011795638
• Item: PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI
• Solicitation: SPE4A726Q0402
• Quote submission: electronically

What work is implied (bullets)

• Source and provide NSN 1560-01-179-5638 panel(s) as quoted.
• Quote and fulfill two separate line items (each Qty 1 EA).
• Plan for shipment to DLA Distribution Warner Robins.
• Meet delivery requirements:
  • Line 0001: deliver by 0623 days ADO
  • Line 0002: deliver by 0180 days ADO
• Submit a timely electronic quote; the notice states all responsible sources may submit and will be considered if timely received.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Should bid
  • Suppliers/manufacturers aligned to NAICS 336413 that can confidently support the NSN and ship to DLA Distribution Warner Robins.
  • Firms that can meet the faster delivery line (0180 days ADO) without qualification.
  • Distributors with verified access to compliant supply for this specific NSN (and documentation to support it, if requested in attachments).
• Should pass
  • Firms that cannot support the stated delivery windows or cannot quote both lines cleanly.
  • Teams without a reliable way to validate the exact NSN item being offered (since mismatches are a common failure point in NSN buys).

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

• Completed electronic quote submission per the solicitation instructions (verify in attachments).
• Line-item pricing for:
  • Line 0001: Qty 1 EA
  • Line 0002: Qty 1 EA
• Delivery commitment matching each line’s ADO requirement.
• Product identification tying your offered item to NSN 1560-01-179-5638 (verify in attachments for required substantiation).
• Any required representations/certifications or compliance statements (verify in attachments).

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

• Use the two-line structure as a signal to think about lead-time and expediting costs: one line allows 0180 days ADO while the other allows 0623 days ADO. If your supply chain has variable lead times, consider whether pricing should differ by line based on delivery risk.
• Research recent award history and comparable NSN buys for 1560-class aircraft structural items (panel/structural components) to sanity-check your unit price and delivery assumptions.
• Confirm whether the requirement expects new manufacture vs. other sourcing paths (verify in attachments). Don’t price blind if your source requires additional verification or traceability work.
• Keep your quote clean and auditable: explicitly tie each price to the correct line number, quantity, and delivery promise.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Pair a sourcing-focused distributor with a fabrication/repair-capable partner only if the solicitation/attachments allow alternate means of fulfillment (verify in attachments).
• Consider teaming with a logistics partner familiar with deliveries to DLA Distribution Warner Robins to reduce schedule risk, especially for the 0180 days ADO line.
• If you’re a small shop with access to supply but limited government quoting volume, use a prime distributor to submit while you fulfill as a supplier—only where permitted and documented.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Deadline risk: response deadline is Feb 12, 2026; late quotes won’t be considered.
• Delivery compliance: the shorter delivery line (0180 days ADO) may be the gating item; avoid optimistic lead times you can’t prove.
• NSN exactness: ensure what you’re offering matches NSN 1560-01-179-5638; do not assume “equivalent” will be acceptable (verify in attachments).
• Submission method: quotes are to be submitted electronically—confirm format, portal/email method, and any file requirements (verify in attachments).

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How to act on this

1. Open the BidPulsar notice and pull the solicitation details: SPE4A726Q0402 — PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI.
2. Validate supply for NSN 1560-01-179-5638 and confirm you can meet both ADO delivery requirements.
3. Prepare an electronic quote with line-by-line pricing and explicit delivery commitments; confirm all required documents (verify in attachments).
4. If you need capture-to-submission help (requirements review, compliance check, or quote packaging), engage Federal Bid Partners LLC to accelerate a clean, on-time response.