DLA Land & Maritime RFQs (Feb 8, 2026): source-controlled spares with long lead delivery windows

Executive takeaway

These DLA Land and Maritime buys are classic NSN-based replenishment actions issued as RFQs, with multiple notices stating no hard copies and often no specifications/drawings available. Several lines are approved-source only (or source-controlled drawing items), which makes source status and documentation the first gating item. Delivery timelines are expressed in days ADO and range from roughly 110 to 800 days depending on the item.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA is seeking quotes to procure specific NSN items (quantities generally small) and deliver them into the DLA distribution network (e.g., Warner Robins, San Joaquin, Oklahoma, and other depot destinations). The intent appears to be replenishment of supply chain inventory using established part numbers and approved sources, with quotes submitted electronically via the solicitation link in each notice.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the RFQ for the applicable NSN line item(s) and confirm ability to meet the cited part number/drawing requirements.
• Validate approved source status (CAGE/part number) where the notice lists an approved source or identifies the item as source-controlled.
• Plan manufacturing/procurement and logistics to meet the stated days ADO delivery requirement for the specified ship-to depot(s).
• Prepare and submit an electronic quote by the response deadline.
• For the source-controlled drawing item (FILTER,RADIO FREQUE), retrieve required drawings/specs/standards as allowed by the solicitation (the notice indicates digitized drawings/specs/standards may be retrieved or ordered electronically).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are an approved source (or can supply through an approved source) for the specified NSN/part number combinations, especially where the notice explicitly names approved sources.
• Bid if you are set up for DLA-style NSN fulfillment (packaging/labeling/shipping into DLA distribution) and can carry long lead deliveries (e.g., 397–800 days ADO on some lines).
• Pass if you cannot meet the approved-source restriction and the notice indicates drawings/specs are not available (several notices explicitly state specifications/plans/drawings are not available).
• Pass if your quoting process relies on receiving technical data packages up front; multiple lines indicate technical data is not provided in the notice and may not be available at all.

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

• Completed electronic quote submission per the RFQ instructions (verify in attachments/solicitation).
• NSN, line item, quantity, and unit of issue alignment with the RFQ.
• Manufacturer/CAGE and part number matching the approved source list where applicable (or evidence of authorized supply chain—verify acceptable form in the solicitation).
• Delivery commitment aligned to the stated days ADO requirement and ship-to location(s).
• For the source-controlled drawing item: confirmation you can meet the drawing-cited requirements and have accessed the required drawings/specs/standards (verify in attachments/solicitation).
• Any required representations/certifications and RFQ-specific clauses (verify in attachments/solicitation).

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

For DLA NSN replenishment RFQs, pricing tends to hinge on approved-source access, lead time risk, and low-quantity economics. Practical steps:

• Use the notice’s approved source CAGE/part number references to validate your cost basis (OEM/authorized distribution vs. secondary market). If you are not an approved source, confirm whether quoting is still viable before spending cycles.
• Build schedule risk into your internal cost model: these lines include long days ADO windows (e.g., 110, 122, 151–152, 397, and up to 800 days ADO), which can drive material escalation and carrying costs.
• For the FILTER,RADIO FREQUE line that may result in an Automated IDC, assess whether you can support a one-year ordering period and the potential ceiling/ordering structure described (e.g., aggregate total threshold and guaranteed minimum). Price to remain viable over the ordering term (verify ordering mechanics in the solicitation).
• Confirm shipping complexity: one item notes shipments to various CONUS and OCONUS locations via consolidation/containerization points; your quote should reflect realistic logistics assumptions permitted by the RFQ.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with an approved source (or authorized distributor) for NSNs where the notice lists a single approved source (e.g., the ANTENNA line and several others), if the solicitation allows supply through such channels.
• Use a logistics/packaging partner familiar with DLA depot routing and documentation to reduce shipping/labeling errors for multiple ship-to points.
• For the source-controlled drawing item, team with a firm that already maintains access to the relevant drawing/spec retrieval channels to reduce schedule risk (verify solicitation requirements).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved-source constraints: Several notices name approved sources; quoting without meeting source requirements can be non-starter.
• Limited technical data: Multiple lines explicitly state specifications/plans/drawings are not available, increasing the risk of misquote if you don’t already know the item.
• Delivery timing: Long days ADO (including 397 and 800 days ADO) can create procurement and planning risk—make sure your quote aligns to what you can actually execute.
• Electronic-only submissions: Notices state quotes must be submitted electronically; ensure you can access and submit through the listed solicitation link.
• Potential IDC structure: The FILTER,RADIO FREQUE notice indicates a solicitation that may result in an Automated IDC with defined ordering parameters; missing those details can distort your pricing approach (verify in the RFQ).

Related opportunities

• 59--ANTENNA (SPE7M526T7144)
• 59--FILTER,RADIO FREQUE (SPE7M126U1711)
• 47--TUBE,METALLIC (SPE7M426T6441)
• 59--PUFFER NOZZLE (SPE7M226T2556)
• 47--STRAINER ELEMENT,SE (SPE7M326T3041)
• 43--EJECTOR ASSEMBLY,AI (SPE7M126T5657)
• 16--PARTS KIT,CONVERTER (SPE7M426Q0399)

How to act on this

1. Open the solicitation link for the specific NSN you can supply and confirm the approved-source/drawing requirements.
2. Validate delivery feasibility against the stated days ADO and the ship-to depot(s) described in the notice.
3. Assemble your electronic quote package and submit before the response deadline.
4. If you want a second set of eyes on source-approval positioning and quote strategy, consider support from Federal Bid Partners LLC.

Prepared by Morgan Reyes, GovCon Market Analyst.