DLA Land & Maritime automated IDC RFQs: vehicle & aircraft parts (quotes due Feb 25, 2026)

Executive takeaway

DLA Land & Maritime has multiple RFQs posted Feb 10, 2026 for specific NSNs (vehicle items and one aircraft control assembly), each indicating the award may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract). Across these notices, DLA signals: electronic quotes only, no hard-copy solicitation packages, and no specifications/drawings available. Several are clearly source-controlled via “approved source(s)” CAGE/part references, so bid/no-bid will largely hinge on your ability to supply from an approved source or offer an acceptable equivalent path (if allowed in the RFQ—verify in attachments).

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is stocking DLA depots (shipping to various CONUS and OCONUS destinations via consolidation/containerization points) with defined NSN items on a quick-turn ordering vehicle. Each notice describes a one-year term or an aggregate ceiling of $350,000 in orders, with stated estimated order counts and guaranteed minimum quantities—classic signals of a streamlined, repeat-order supply channel rather than a one-time buy.

Opportunities included in this spotlight:

• SPE7LX26U3772: NSN 2530-01-613-6955 INSERT,HUB CAP,VEHI (qty 35 EA; delivery 140 days ADO; est. 3 orders/yr; guaranteed minimum 5; approved source listed)
• SPE7LX26U3738: NSN 2540-01-497-0379 INSULATION,VEHICULA (qty 42 EA; delivery 49 days ADO; est. 6 orders/yr; guaranteed minimum 6; approved source listed)
• SPE7LX26U3789: NSN 2540-01-513-1927 GUARD,SPLASH,VEHICU (qty 22 EA; delivery 99 days ADO; est. 8 orders/yr; guaranteed minimum 3; approved source listed)
• SPE7LX26U3646: NSN 1680-01-471-2957 CONTROL ASSEMBLY,PU (qty 10 EA; delivery 210 days ADO; est. 5 orders/yr; guaranteed minimum 1; approved source listed)
• SPE7LX26U3785: NSN 2540-99-794-7495 BLADE,WINDSHIELD WI (qty 172 EA; delivery 95 days ADO; est. 8 orders/yr; guaranteed minimum 25; multiple approved sources listed; marked SBA set-aside)
• SPE7LX26U3770: NSN 2530-01-586-2991 PARTS KIT,BRAKE SHO (qty 32 KT; delivery 113 days ADO; est. 4 orders/yr; guaranteed minimum 4; approved source listed)

What work is implied

• Confirm you can supply the exact NSN item(s) to the listed approved source(s) (CAGE/part references shown in each notice).
• Pull the RFQ from the link in each notice (solicitation is available online; hard copies not available).
• Prepare an electronic quote that matches the line item unit of issue (EA or KT), quantities, and required delivery timeframe (days ADO vary by item).
• Plan for distribution to various CONUS and OCONUS DLA depots (shipping routed via consolidation/containerization points).
• Account for the possible Automated IDC structure: one-year term or until $350,000 aggregate orders; estimated number of orders/year and guaranteed minimum quantity differ by NSN.
• Manage compliance without relying on drawings/specs (the notices state specifications, plans, or drawings are not available).

Who should bid / who should pass

Who should bid

• Firms that already distribute the exact approved-source item(s) listed in the notice, with traceability aligned to DLA expectations (verify in attachments).
• Suppliers comfortable with multi-destination depot shipping (CONUS and OCONUS) and variable delivery timelines (49 to 210 days ADO depending on NSN).
• Small businesses (where applicable) that can meet the RFQ terms—especially for SPE7LX26U3785, which is marked SBA set-aside in the notice data.

Who should pass

• Firms without access to the listed approved source(s) for the NSN (these appear source-controlled in the notice text).
• Teams that require drawings/specs to quote confidently (these notices state they are not available).
• Suppliers that cannot handle the logistics profile (shipments to various CONUS/OCONUS DLA depots via consolidation/containerization points).

Response package checklist

• Electronic quote submission (method/platform: verify in attachments).
• Confirmation of NSN, line item, unit of issue (EA/KT), and quantity.
• Delivery commitment consistent with the notice (e.g., 49/95/99/113/140/210 days ADO by item).
• Approved source documentation and item identification (CAGE/part references as applicable; verify exact documentation requirements in attachments).
• Any required representations/certifications and quote validity terms (verify in attachments).
• Shipping/packaging/marking requirements for DLA depots (verify in attachments).
• For the SBA set-aside item (SPE7LX26U3785), include any small business eligibility documentation if requested (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes

Because these are NSN buys that may convert into Automated IDCs with multiple orders per year, pricing strategy should consider both the initial line item and the longer-run ordering pattern (within the one-year or $350,000 aggregate structure). Practical steps to ground your price:

• Review each RFQ for the evaluation basis and any price breaks across quantities or ordering scenarios (verify in attachments).
• Benchmark internally against prior sales for the same NSN/unit of issue, adjusting for the stated delivery ADO and the logistics complexity of CONUS/OCONUS depot shipments.
• Factor in the stated guaranteed minimum (varies by notice) versus the estimated number of orders per year—these signal how much volume risk you may be carrying.
• Confirm whether the RFQ expects pricing to cover any special packaging, traceability, or shipping documentation (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas

• Team with an authorized distributor or channel partner aligned to the approved source(s) listed for the NSN(s) you plan to quote.
• Use a logistics/forwarding partner experienced with OCONUS depot support (via consolidation/containerization points), especially if your internal shipping team is CONUS-focused.
• If you can supply some but not all items, consider partnering with another supplier to broaden coverage across these related DLA Land & Maritime parts RFQs (coordinate carefully to avoid conflicts—verify RFQ rules in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs

• Source control risk: each notice lists approved source(s). If the RFQ does not allow alternates (or requires additional qualification), a non-approved offering may be rejected—verify in the RFQ.
• No drawings/specs available: you will need to rely on NSN/approved-source identifiers and RFQ terms, not technical drawings.
• IDC ordering uncertainty: the vehicle may be one year or until $350,000 aggregate orders; estimated order counts are not guarantees beyond the stated guaranteed minimum.
• Delivery ADO variability: timelines range widely (49–210 days ADO). Ensure your supply chain matches the specific item’s delivery requirement.
• Distribution complexity: shipments to various CONUS and OCONUS DLA depots can add lead time, documentation, and cost.
• Submission method: quotes must be submitted electronically; confirm portal, file formats, and cut-off time details in the RFQ.

Related opportunities

• SPE7LX26U3772 – INSERT,HUB CAP,VEHI (NSN 2530016136955)
• SPE7LX26U3738 – INSULATION,VEHICULA (NSN 2540014970379)
• SPE7LX26U3789 – GUARD,SPLASH,VEHICU (NSN 2540015131927)
• SPE7LX26U3646 – CONTROL ASSEMBLY,PU (NSN 1680014712957)
• SPE7LX26U3785 – BLADE,WINDSHIELD WI (NSN 2540997947495)
• SPE7LX26U3770 – PARTS KIT,BRAKE SHO (NSN 2530015862991)

How to act on this

1. Open the BidPulsar notice link(s) above and download the RFQ documents (if provided).
2. Validate approved-source eligibility for each NSN you want to quote, then confirm delivery ADO and depot shipping requirements.
3. Build and submit your electronic quote package before the stated deadline (Feb 25, 2026 in the opportunity data).
4. If you want a second set of eyes on source-control language or quote structure, engage Federal Bid Partners LLC for proposal and bid support.