DLA Land & Maritime: Push Switch QPL RFQ (Potential 1-Year Automated IDC) + Disk Assembly Valve Sources Sought

Executive takeaway

Two different actions are showing up from DLA Land & Maritime (Columbus):

• RFQ for NSN 5930-00-504-6223 (SWITCH, PUSH) with language indicating it may result in an automated indefinite delivery contract (one-year term or until total orders hit $350,000). This is a QPL item and quotes are electronic only.
• Sources sought for NSN 4810-01-466-7476 (DISK ASSY VALVE) under a potential firm-fixed-price buy where the Government states it lacks complete, unrestricted technical data and therefore intends to buy only from approved source(s) (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)). The immediate action is to complete the cover letter/questionnaire/market survey in the attachments by the stated due date.

What the buyer is trying to do

Push switch (NSN 5930005046223) RFQ

DLA is seeking supply of a push switch with an initial line item quantity of 454 EA, with delivery requested 60 days ADO. The notice indicates the award could become an automated IDC with a one-year term (or until an aggregate $350,000 order ceiling is reached), an estimated 10 orders/year, and a guaranteed minimum quantity of 68. Shipping goes to various CONUS and OCONUS DLA depots (including via consolidation/containerization points).

Disk assembly valve (NSN 4810014667476) sources sought

DLA is conducting market research for a potential procurement over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. They explicitly state the Government does not have complete, unrestricted technical data and intends to solicit/award to approved source(s) only. The request is to review the attachments and submit the completed questionnaire/market survey by the deadline in the notice.

What work is implied (bullets)

• For the push switch RFQ:
  • Confirm QPL status for the exact NSN/item configuration before quoting.
  • Quote supply for 454 EA with requested 60 days ADO delivery.
  • Prepare for multi-order fulfillment if an automated IDC is awarded (estimated 10 orders/year), including meeting the guaranteed minimum (68) and managing shipments to multiple CONUS/OCONUS destinations.
  • Submit quote electronically via the solicitation link (no hard copies).
• For the disk assembly valve sources sought:
  • Review the attached cover letter and questionnaire/market survey.
  • Provide capability/availability information aligned to an approved-source environment (as indicated in the notice).
  • Submit the completed survey by the stated due date/time in the notice.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid (push switch RFQ) if you:
  • Are already positioned to supply a QPL push switch matching NSN 5930005046223.
  • Can meet the 60 days ADO delivery expectation and support shipping to various CONUS/OCONUS depots.
  • Can handle an IDC-style ordering pattern (estimated 10 orders/year) with a one-year term or until the $350,000 aggregate order cap is reached.
• Pass (push switch RFQ) if you:
  • Are not QPL-qualified for the specific item (or cannot verify compliance in the solicitation attachments).
  • Cannot support distributed depot shipping and variable order releases consistent with an automated IDC.
• Respond (disk assembly valve sources sought) if you:
  • Are (or can demonstrate you are) an approved source or can credibly support an approved-source procurement given the stated lack of complete technical data.
  • Can complete and return the market survey/questionnaire in the attachments by the deadline.
• Pass (disk assembly valve sources sought) if you:
  • Cannot align to an approved-source-only acquisition approach as described in the notice.

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

• Push switch RFQ (SPE7M126U1719):
  • Electronic quote submission (exact method/portal steps: verify in solicitation).
  • Evidence/representation of QPL compliance for the item/NSN (verify required format in solicitation).
  • Delivery and shipment approach for CONUS/OCONUS depot distribution (verify any specific packaging/marking requirements in solicitation).
  • Acceptance of contract structure if awarded as an automated IDC (ordering, minimum quantity, and aggregate ceiling alignment).
• Disk assembly valve sources sought (SPE7M426R0066):
  • Completed questionnaire and market survey (verify in attachments).
  • Any supporting capability statements requested by the cover letter (verify in attachments).

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

• Use the ordering model to shape your quote. For the push switch, the notice signals an IDC-like buy (estimated 10 orders/year, guaranteed minimum 68, and an aggregate $350,000 cap). Your internal pricing should reflect the likely administrative burden of multiple releases and distributed shipping.
• Validate compliance drivers before sharpening price. The push switch is a QPL item; confirm exactly what the solicitation requires for proof of qualification and any specific packaging/marking requirements that affect cost.
• Research price realism using your own historical sales and current supply chain quotes. The notice itself provides quantities and delivery timing but no pricing guidance; ground your quote in current component availability, lead times, and freight assumptions consistent with CONUS/OCONUS depot distribution.
• For the disk assembly valve market research, prioritize eligibility over price. Since DLA states it intends to buy only from approved source(s), the main strategic value is submitting a complete, credible market survey response aligned with approved-source realities described in the notice.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• For the push switch, consider teaming with a partner that already has established processes for multi-destination depot shipping (CONUS/OCONUS) if that’s a weakness in your current fulfillment model.
• If you can supply the item but are unsure about QPL documentation, partner with a manufacturer/distributor that can provide the required qualification traceability (exact documentation requirements: verify in solicitation).
• For the disk assembly valve, if you are not an approved source, consider whether an approved-source manufacturer can prime while you support with compliant distribution/logistics—only if the attachments indicate that structure is acceptable (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• QPL gatekeeping: the push switch is explicitly identified as a QPL item. If you can’t document qualification exactly as required, your quote risk is high.
• IDC operational load: the push switch may award as an automated IDC with multiple orders per year; ensure your team can handle repeated releases, partials, and varied ship-to points.
• Delivery expectation: 60 days ADO is tight for some supply chains—confirm availability before committing.
• Approved-source restriction: the disk assembly valve sources sought cites limited technical data and intent to buy only from approved sources; many capable firms will still be ineligible for award.
• Attachment-driven requirements: both actions reference documents available via links/attachments; key requirements may only appear there (verify in attachments).

Related opportunities

• 59--SWITCH,PUSH (SPE7M126U1719)
• 4810 DISK ASSEMBLY VALVE (SPE7M426R0066)
• 48--VALVE,ANGLE (SPE7M126U1507)
• 48--VALVE,CHECK (SPE7MC26T4849)
• 66--DETECTOR,GAS (SPE7M926T0018)
• 47--HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONME (SPE7M426T3129)
• 61--MOTOR,ASSEMBLY,FLAG (SPE7M125T355H)

How to act on this

1. Open the notice link(s) and pull the RFQ/attachments; confirm all compliance requirements and submission instructions.
2. If pursuing the push switch, confirm QPL eligibility for NSN 5930005046223 and build a quote that can support the IDC-style ordering model and 60 days ADO delivery.
3. If responding to the disk assembly valve sources sought, complete the market survey/questionnaire from the attachments and submit by the stated deadline.
4. If you want a second set of eyes on bid/no-bid, compliance gates (QPL/approved-source), or a response plan, contact Federal Bid Partners LLC.