DLA Land & Maritime RFQs (Due Feb 2, 2026): NSN Battery, Gasket, Frame Section, Cushion Assembly, Seal, and Seal Replacement Kit

Executive takeaway

DLA Land & Maritime posted multiple supply RFQs on Jan 22, 2026 with the same response deadline (Feb 2, 2026). These are single-line NSN buys with defined quantities and delivery destinations, and several call out approved sources (with CAGE/part identifiers). If you can deliver the exact approved item (or otherwise qualify under the solicitation terms) and are set up to quote electronically, these can be quick-turn opportunities.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is seeking quotes to procure specific National Stock Number (NSN) items for DLA distribution locations. The notices emphasize that the solicitation is an RFQ available online (no hard copies), and that quotes must be submitted electronically. Several notices also note that specifications, plans, or drawings are not available (with limited exceptions where digitized drawings and military specs/standards may be retrievable electronically).

Opportunities included in this posting set:

• NSN 6135-01-624-5925 BATTERY, NONRECHARGE (Qty 290 EA) – Deliver to DLA Distribution Cherry Point – approved source noted
• NSN 5330-01-360-9036 GASKET (Qty 351 EA) – Deliver to W1A8 DLA Distribution – approved source noted – SBA set-aside shown
• NSN 2510-01-370-4792 FRAME SECTION, STRUC (Qty 10 EA) – Deliver to W1A8 DLA Distribution – multiple approved sources noted
• NSN 1680-01-339-7572 CUSHION ASSEMBLY, SE (Qty 16 EA) – Deliver to DLA Distribution Cherry Point – approved source noted
• NSN 5330-01-579-4702 SEAL, PLAIN (Qty 134 EA) – Deliver to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma – drawings/specs may be retrievable electronically
• NSN 1090-01-300-9517 PARTS KIT, SEAL REPL (Qty 123 EA) – Deliver to W1A8 DLA Distribution – SDVOSBC set-aside shown – drawings/specs may be retrievable electronically

What work is implied (bullets)

• Download and review each RFQ from the notice link (online-only solicitation).
• Confirm technical acceptability against the NSN and any cited approved source CAGE/part information (where provided).
• Validate ability to supply the exact item configuration for the specified NSN and line item quantity.
• Plan logistics for delivery to the named DLA distribution destination(s) within the stated ADO timeline (e.g., 0168 days ADO or 0448 days ADO, depending on line item).
• Prepare and submit an electronic quote by the stated deadline.
• Where applicable, retrieve digitized drawings and Military Specifications/Standards electronically (the notice indicates this may be possible for some items) and align your sourcing/inspection approach accordingly.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Suppliers already able to furnish the approved-source item identified in the notice (CAGE/part cited) and document traceability accordingly.
• SDVOSBC firms for the PARTS KIT, SEAL REPL RFQ (set-aside shown) that can quote quickly and meet the delivery requirement.
• Small businesses eligible under the SBA set-aside shown for the GASKET RFQ, with proven DLA order fulfillment processes.
• Distributors/manufacturers experienced with NSN quoting and electronic submission workflows.

Who should pass

• Firms without access to the approved-source supply chain for the items that specify approved sources (unless the solicitation provides a path for alternate sourcing—verify in the RFQ).
• Teams that rely on receiving full drawings/spec packages when the notice states specs/plans/drawings are not available (or are only partially retrievable electronically).
• Companies unable to manage DLA shipping/packaging requirements and electronic quote submission within the short turnaround.

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

• Completed electronic quote submission per RFQ instructions (verify in attachments).
• Pricing for the stated line item quantity and unit of issue (EA).
• Delivery commitment aligned to the stated ADO timeframe (e.g., 0168 days ADO; 0448 days ADO).
• Item identification and compliance details tying your offered product to the NSN and (when applicable) the approved source CAGE/part noted in the notice.
• Any required certifications/representations for the indicated set-aside (SBA or SDVOSBC), if applicable (verify in attachments).
• Packaging/shipping approach suitable for delivery to the named DLA distribution location (verify in attachments).
• For notices indicating drawings/specs are retrievable: confirm you accessed the digitized drawings and Military Specifications/Standards, if needed (verify in attachments).

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

• Start with the approved-source reality. For lines with an approved source called out, pricing is often bounded by what the approved manufacturer (or their authorized channel) will support—so confirm availability, lead time, and minimum order constraints early.
• Use the RFQ delivery window as a cost driver. The notices cite ADO timelines (e.g., 0168 days ADO vs. 0448 days ADO). Faster/less-flexible delivery can change freight, expediting, and buffer stock costs—capture that explicitly in your internal basis-of-estimate.
• Check whether drawings/specs affect inspection and risk. Where digitized drawings and Military Specifications/Standards may be retrieved, use them to determine any special inspection/testing requirements that could impact unit cost.
• Quote strategy: treat each NSN as its own micro-market. For example, low-quantity items (like the 10 EA frame section) may justify a different margin/risk posture than higher-quantity consumables.
• Verify any evaluation basis in the RFQ. If the RFQ emphasizes price-only or includes delivery/technical considerations, adjust your approach accordingly (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with an established NSN distributor that already stocks (or can quickly obtain) the approved-source parts identified in the notices.
• For set-asides: SDVOSBC primes can team with a specialty supplier for the seal replacement kit components (while keeping eligibility intact—verify in the RFQ).
• Use a logistics/fulfillment partner familiar with DLA distribution deliveries to reduce shipping and compliance risk.
• Where drawings/specs may be retrievable, consider teaming with a quality/inspection service provider if you need added confidence on conformance before shipment.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved-source constraints: Several lines explicitly identify approved sources; offering a non-approved item could be rejected unless the RFQ allows alternatives (verify in the RFQ).
• Limited technical data: Multiple notices state specifications, plans, or drawings are not available, which can increase the risk of quoting without full technical context.
• Electronic-only process: Hard copies are not available; ensure your team can access the online RFQ and submit quotes electronically by the deadline.
• Delivery destinations vary: Cherry Point, W1A8 DLA Distribution, and DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma are all referenced—confirm routing and delivery requirements per RFQ.
• Set-aside compliance: Two notices indicate set-asides (SBA; SDVOSBC). Eligibility and documentation must align with the solicitation terms (verify in attachments).

Related opportunities

• 61--BATTERY,NONRECHARGE (SPE7L726T1528)
• 53--GASKET (SPE7L326T4885)
• 25--FRAME SECTION,STRUC (SPE7L426T2279)
• 16--CUSHION ASSEMBLY,SE (SPE7L426T2280)
• 53--SEAL, PLAIN (SPE7L326T4940)
• 10--PARTS KIT,SEAL REPL (SPE7L126T024Q)

How to act on this

1. Open each RFQ from the linked notice page and confirm the exact quote instructions and any attachments.
2. Decide bid/no-bid based on approved-source access, delivery feasibility (ADO), and your ability to document compliance.
3. Build pricing from supplier quotes and logistics to the specified DLA distribution destination.
4. Submit electronically before the Feb 2, 2026 deadline shown in the notices.

If you want a fast compliance check and a bid/no-bid recommendation for these DLA RFQs, contact Federal Bid Partners LLC.