DLA Land & Maritime parts buys (RFQs + one sources sought): circuit breaker, marine door, electrical cover, and flow switch

Executive takeaway

DLA Land and Maritime posted multiple small-quantity, part-number-driven actions on 2026-01-27. Three are active RFQs with quotes due 2026-02-09 (circuit breaker, marine metal door, electrical cover). One is a market research sources sought for a flow switch with responses due 2026-02-03 22:00 UTC and an anticipated firm-fixed-price buy later. Across these notices, the pattern is consistent: approved-source/part-number procurement, electronic submissions only, and limited/no government technical data.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Land and Maritime is replenishing or supporting downstream maintenance via NSN-based parts purchases shipped to DLA stocking/distribution or specific maintenance activities. The RFQs are structured around specific NSNs and approved sources / part numbers. Separately, the “Switch, Flow” notice is explicitly a FAR Part 10 market research effort to identify interested sources (including potential new/alternate approved sources) ahead of a future solicitation.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Confirm ability to supply the exact NSN item aligned to approved source(s)/part number(s) listed in the notice (or be prepared to pursue approval where permitted).
• Prepare and submit an electronic quote for the RFQs once downloaded from the notice link (hard copies not available).
• Plan for destination delivery to the named shipyard/distribution activities with the stated ADO delivery timelines (as listed per line item in each notice snippet).
• For the flow switch sources sought: submit a letter of interest including company identifiers and capabilities; if seeking to become an approved source later, be prepared to assemble a complete data package per Procurement Notes L04 and M06 (as referenced).
• For the flow switch: consider whether you can support requested price breaks for quantities 50–175 (anticipated quantity noted as 130 each).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Should bid
  • Manufacturers/distributors able to provide the exact approved-source item for the RFQs:
  • NSN 5925-01-615-5963 (Circuit Breaker), Qty 13 EA; approved sources/PNs listed in the notice.
  • NSN 2040-01-683-7334 (Door, Metal, Marine), Qty 1 EA; approved source listed in the notice.
  • NSN 5935-01-437-9919 (Cover, Electrical), Qty 6 EA; approved sources/ITEM 19 references listed in the notice.
  • Firms that already support DLA-style NSN fulfillment and can meet destination inspection/acceptance expectations (explicitly stated for the flow switch; often consistent with DLA practices).
  • Small businesses (where applicable) aligned to the SBA set-aside shown on the circuit breaker notice.
• Should pass
  • Firms that cannot supply the approved-source/part-number item and also cannot provide a complete technical/data package to qualify as an alternate source (the flow switch notice explicitly warns the government lacks adequate technical data/rights).
  • Anyone who needs drawings/specs from the government to quote—multiple RFQs state specifications, plans, or drawings are not available.
  • Firms unable to quote electronically (RFQs require electronic submission; the sources sought requires an emailed response).

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

• Download the RFQ from the notice link and follow all instructions (attachments/clauses: verify in attachments).
• Quote submitted electronically by the deadline (three RFQs show 2026-02-09).
• Line-item pricing matching stated quantities and unit of issue (EA), and acknowledging delivery requirements (ADO days as listed in each snippet).
• Acknowledgement that hard-copy submissions are not available and that government drawings/specs are not provided (per RFQ snippets).
• For the “Switch, Flow” sources sought (market research): a letter of interest including CAGE code, product line, quality certifications, company size, and customer base (as requested in the notice).
• If planning to compete as a new/alternate approved source for the “Switch, Flow”: prepare to provide a complete data package per Procurement Notes L04 and M06 (details: verify in attachments when/if the solicitation posts).

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

These actions look like classic DLA part-number buys: the fastest path to a clean award is usually a compliant quote for the exact approved item with a realistic delivery plan. To ground pricing without guessing:

• Use the NSN and approved part number references from each notice to benchmark against your own historical sales and recent quote activity.
• For the flow switch sources sought (NSN 5930-01-715-7413), model pricing across the requested 50–175 range to support the government’s requested price breaks.
• Build in freight/terms awareness: the flow switch notice states FOB Origin with First Destination Transportation and Inspection/Acceptance at Destination; confirm the RFQs’ terms within the RFQ documents (verify in attachments).
• Where the notice states the government lacks technical data, avoid underpricing the engineering/compliance lift if you intend to pursue alternate-source approval later.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with an authorized distributor or OEM-aligned channel that can document traceability to the approved source/part number cited in the RFQ notice.
• For the flow switch, consider teaming with an engineering/data-package specialist to support the “complete data package” expectation for alternate-source consideration (per the synopsis).
• If you are a small business quoting the circuit breaker set-aside, align with a supplier that can reliably support the specific approved part numbers listed.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• No drawings/specs available on multiple RFQs—your quote needs to stand on approved source/PN compliance.
• Approved-source constraints: the marine door RFQ lists a single approved source; the circuit breaker and electrical cover list specific approved sources/part references.
• Flow switch market research explicitly states DLA does not have adequate technical data/rights; alternate offers later will require a complete data package (Procurement Notes L04/M06 referenced).
• Timing: the sources sought response is due 2026-02-03 22:00 UTC, earlier than the RFQ quote deadlines.
• Destination acceptance/inspection is stated for the flow switch; ensure your QA and packaging controls align (and confirm RFQ terms in attachments).

Related opportunities

• 59--CIRCUIT BREAKER (SPE7M526T6585)
• 20--DOOR,METAL,MARINE S (SPE7M026T4155)
• 59--COVER,ELECTRICAL CO (SPE7M526T6561)
• Switch, Flow (Sources Sought) (SPE7M526R0010)
• 43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUI (SPE7M126Q0327)
• 61--POWER SUPPLY (SPE7M125T317Q)
• 59--FILTER,RADIO FREQUE (SPE7M526T6582)

How to act on this

1. Open each BidPulsar notice link and download the RFQ/attachments (where posted); confirm exact submission instructions and clauses (verify in attachments).
2. Validate you can supply the approved source/part number and meet the delivery ADO timeline stated for the line item.
3. Submit electronic quotes for the Feb 9 RFQs; submit a capabilities/interest response for the Feb 3 sources sought if you want to be on the bidders list for the later solicitation.
4. If you’re considering alternate-source approval for the flow switch, scope the data-package effort early (L04/M06 referenced) before committing.

If you want a fast compliance check on the attachments, a go/no-go recommendation, or help structuring a parts quote package, reach out to Federal Bid Partners LLC.