DLA Land & Maritime parts buys (RFQ): O-RING plus multiple undefined line items — what to screen fast and how to position

Executive takeaway

DLA Land & Maritime posted several small parts-focused notices on 2026-02-11, but most have no publicly available description in the notice text. The one exception is an O-RING RFQ with an identified NSN, quantity, delivery destination, and approved sources list. If you are an approved source (or can legitimately source from one), that O-RING buy is the clearest near-term action item; the other notices are likely still worth monitoring, but you’ll need to pull the actual RFQ package from the link in each notice to confirm requirements.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer (DLA Land & Maritime, DLA Maritime Columbus) is seeking quotes for specific supply items identified by PSC categories (e.g., valves, vacuum pump units, actuators, switches, transmitters, cables). In the O-RING notice, the intent is explicit: procure NSN 5331012857663 in a quantity of 30 each, delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin within a short delivery window.

What work is implied

• Review and respond to RFQs electronically (the O-RING notice states quotes must be submitted electronically; other notices likely follow similar DLA patterns—verify in the RFQ).
• Confirm exact item identification (NSN/part numbers, approved source restrictions, and any item-specific technical/quality requirements—especially critical where the notice lacks details).
• Sourcing and compliance: ensure you can supply from an approved source or otherwise meet the solicitation’s acceptability rules (for the O-RING, approved sources are listed).
• Logistics planning: plan packaging and shipment to the specified DLA distribution activity (O-RING deliver-to: DLA Distribution San Joaquin) and meet the stated delivery timeline.
• Quote development: unit pricing, lead time, and any other quote elements required by the RFQ (verify fields/instructions in the attachments/portal).

Who should bid / who should pass

• Bid if you are an approved source for NSN 5331012857663 (O-RING) or can source directly from an approved manufacturer/distributor in a way that the RFQ will accept.
• Bid if you regularly fulfill DLA Land & Maritime supply actions and can meet short delivery requirements (the O-RING buy calls out delivery in 7 days ADO).
• Bid if you can rapidly pull the RFQ documents for the “description not available” notices and confirm you match the exact item/spec.
• Pass if you cannot comply with approved source requirements (where applicable) or cannot validate the exact part/NSN requirements due to missing documentation.
• Pass if you cannot ship to the required DLA distribution location within the required lead time (explicitly relevant for the O-RING RFQ).

Response package checklist

• Electronic quote submission (explicitly required for the O-RING RFQ).
• Item identification: NSN/part number, and confirmation you are quoting the correct line item(s) (verify in attachments for each RFQ).
• Source/manufacturer details sufficient to demonstrate compliance with any approved sources requirement (the O-RING notice includes approved sources; verify exact documentation required in the RFQ).
• Delivery commitment aligned to the RFQ delivery requirement (O-RING: “By: 0007 DAYS ADO”).
• Ship-to confirmation for the designated receiving activity (O-RING: DLA Distribution San Joaquin).
• Any additional RFQ representations/certifications (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes

Because most notices do not include line-item details, treat pricing as a two-step effort: first confirm the exact item/approved source rules from the RFQ, then build pricing around compliant sourcing and delivery risk.

• Start with the approved source constraint (O-RING): if you’re not an approved source, confirm whether the RFQ allows quotes as a reseller of an approved source and what evidence is needed (verify in the RFQ).
• Research comparable buys by NSN (for the O-RING: NSN 5331012857663) to understand typical market bands and delivery expectations.
• Price delivery realism: a 7-day ADO delivery window can compress supplier lead times; if you can meet it from stock, you can position around schedule confidence (without inventing performance claims).
• For “description not available” notices, do not assume quantities or specs—pull the RFQ first, then determine whether pricing should reflect special testing, traceability, or constrained sourcing (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas

• Partner with an approved source (O-RING) if the RFQ permits distribution/resale with appropriate documentation.
• Team with a logistics-focused small business that routinely ships to DLA distribution sites if your organization is strong on sourcing but weaker on rapid fulfillment.
• Use niche component distributors to cover the broader set of PSC categories represented (valves, actuators, switches, transmitters, cables), after confirming each item’s actual requirements in the RFQ.

Risks & watch-outs

• Missing descriptions: several notices provide no description; the real requirements are likely only in the RFQ accessible via the notice link.
• Approved source limitations (O-RING): the notice lists approved sources; if the RFQ enforces these strictly, non-approved offerings may be rejected.
• No hard copies / no drawings (O-RING): the notice states hard copies are not available and “specifications, plans, or drawings are not available,” so ensure you can quote accurately from the RFQ text and approved source data.
• Short delivery timeline (O-RING): “0007 DAYS ADO” leaves little margin for supplier delays.
• Deadline discipline: only the O-RING notice includes a visible response deadline in the listing; for the others, confirm the due date inside the RFQ.

Related opportunities

• 53--O-RING (SPE7M426T6555)
• 48--VALVE,Y (SPE7M126T4354)
• 43--VACUUM PUMP UNIT,RO (SPE7M426T5295)
• 48--ACTUATOR,ELECTROMEC (SPE7MC26T2916)
• 59--SWITCH,FLOW (SPE7M826T1707)
• 66--TRANSMITTER,PRESSUR (SPE7M126T3424)
• 61--CABLE,SPECIAL PURPO (SPE7M125T195T)

How to act on this

1. Open the notice link(s) and download/review the RFQ package for each item (especially those showing “Description is not available for this notice.”).
2. For the O-RING RFQ, confirm your compliance path against the approved sources listed and validate you can meet delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin within the stated timeline.
3. Prepare and submit an electronic quote that matches the RFQ instructions exactly (including any required documentation—verify in attachments).
4. If you want a second set of eyes on compliance, sourcing strategy, or quote packaging, engage Federal Bid Partners LLC to support your response planning.