DLA Land & Maritime micro-RFQ pulse: approved-source parts with tight quoting windows (due Feb 19, 2026)

Executive takeaway

This is a batch of DLA Land & Maritime RFQs for specific NSNs with approved sources listed, electronic-only quoting, and no specs/drawings available in the notice. If you can supply the approved source/part number (or are already positioned as an approved source), these are straightforward, low-volume supply quotes—several with delivery to DLA Distribution sites, plus one to a deployed ship and one to Fleet Activities Yokosuka. If you can’t credibly meet the approved-source requirement, these are likely “no-bid” until you confirm what the solicitation allows.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA is replenishing inventory and fulfilling operational demand by purchasing small quantities of specific, pre-defined items under RFQ procedures. Each notice emphasizes:

• NSN-based buys with line items, quantities, and unit of issue.
• Approved source(s) identified by CAGE/part number references.
• No hard copies and no specifications/plans/drawings available in the notice text.
• Electronic quote submission required.

All opportunities in this pulse show the same response deadline: Feb 19, 2026.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Validate you can provide the exact NSN item and match the approved source/part number cited in the notice (or confirm what alternates are acceptable in the RFQ).
• Source, stock, or procure the items to meet the specified “days ADO” delivery expectations for the ship-to locations.
• Prepare and submit an electronic quote by the RFQ deadline.
• Coordinate packaging/shipping to one of the stated destinations, including:
  • DLA Distribution Warner Robins
  • DLA Distribution (W1A8)
  • DLA Dist San Joaquin
  • Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka
  • USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Firms that already supply DLA-managed NSN parts and can quote approved-source items without needing drawings/specs from the buyer.
• Small businesses positioned for SBA set-aside buys (where indicated):
  • ANTENNA (NAICS 334220)
  • FENDER, MARINE (NAICS 114119)
  • TUBE, METALLIC (NAICS 331210)
  • INVERTER (NAICS 335312)
• Suppliers with strong fulfillment capabilities to meet very short ADO windows (notably the inverter shipping to USS MAKIN ISLAND at 5 days ADO).
• Offerors who can support international/overseas logistics (marine fender lines delivering to Yokosuka).

Who should pass

• Companies that cannot meet the approved-source constraint and have no pathway to compliance under the RFQ terms.
• Teams that rely on buyer-provided technical data (the notices state specifications/plans/drawings are not available).
• Firms with limited ability to ship to the listed military distribution points or to Fleet Activities Yokosuka / a Navy vessel.

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

• Completed RFQ quote submitted electronically (method and portal details: verify in attachments).
• Line-item pricing for each CLIN/line listed (quantities and U/I provided in notice; confirm any additional CLINs: verify in attachments).
• Confirmation of approved source (CAGE/part number as applicable) and item traceability documentation if required (verify in attachments).
• Proposed delivery schedule aligned to the specified days ADO per line.
• Shipping terms, destination confirmation, and any required packaging/labeling information (verify in attachments).
• Representation of compliance with any set-aside designation shown in the notice (SBA / HZC) and related certifications (verify in attachments).

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

• Start with the approved source reference. Because these buys cite specific approved sources/part numbers, price realism will be anchored to what the OEM/approved manufacturer (or authorized channel) charges and your ability to deliver within the ADO timeframe.
• Benchmark by NSN and line quantity. Several lines are low quantity (1–23 units), which can increase unit price due to handling and expedited logistics—especially for ship or overseas delivery.
• Factor destination-driven cost. Yokosuka and ship delivery may drive higher freight/admin burden than a CONUS DLA distribution point. Make sure your quote structure aligns with the RFQ’s required delivery basis (verify in attachments).
• Use the RFQ to confirm evaluation logic. These are RFQs; confirm whether award is lowest price technically acceptable or another basis (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with an authorized distributor or channel partner for the cited approved source to reduce lead-time risk.
• Use a logistics subcontractor experienced with military ship-to and overseas deliveries (Yokosuka) to avoid documentation and routing issues.
• If you are a small business prime, team with a niche supplier that already stocks the exact NSN item to hit aggressive ADO windows (notably the inverter line).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved source constraint: the notices list approved source(s). If the RFQ does not allow alternates, quoting a substitute is likely noncompetitive or nonresponsive.
• No technical data in notice: “Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available.” Don’t assume you can clarify dimensions/performance from the notice alone.
• Compressed schedule: all are due Feb 19, 2026, leaving limited time for supplier confirmations and logistics planning.
• Delivery timing variance: ADO days range widely (e.g., 5 days ADO to USS MAKIN ISLAND vs. 397 days ADO for metallic tube). Make sure your sourcing approach matches the actual urgency per line.
• Set-aside labeling differences: some are marked SBA, one shows HZC, and others are blank in the notice—confirm the controlling requirement in the RFQ (verify in attachments).

Related opportunities

• 59--ANTENNA (SPE7M526T7144)
• 20--FENDER,MARINE (SPE7M426T6450)
• 59--HEADSET,ELECTRICAL (SPE7M526T7143)
• 47--TUBE,METALLIC (SPE7M426T6441)
• 59--PUFFER NOZZLE (SPE7M226T2556)
• 43--EJECTOR ASSEMBLY,AI (SPE7M126T5657)
• 61--INVERTER (SPE7M026T4516)

How to act on this

1. Open each RFQ link above and download the solicitation package (hard copies not available).
2. Confirm the approved source/part number requirement and whether alternates are permitted.
3. Validate you can meet the stated days ADO to the listed destination(s).
4. Build and submit your electronic quote before Feb 19, 2026.

If you want a second set of eyes on eligibility (approved source vs. alternate), delivery feasibility, and a bid/no-bid call across this whole batch, consider engaging Federal Bid Partners LLC for targeted RFQ capture support.