DLA SBA RFQs pulse: 8 fast-turn spare parts & supplies (due early Feb 2026)

Executive takeaway

This is a tight-turn set of SBA-set-aside DLA RFQs with near-term deadlines (Feb 2–Feb 5, 2026). Several lines are explicitly approved-source with specific part numbers, and multiple notices state that specifications/plans/drawings are not available. If you can supply the exact approved items (or meet the solicitation’s acceptability pathway—verify in the RFQ), these are straightforward quote-and-deliver opportunities with electronic submission.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA is replenishing discrete NSN-managed items to support depots and operational activities (including a shipyard delivery). Quantities are generally small to moderate, and delivery locations include DLA distribution points and a naval shipyard. The buyer’s intent reads like “buy the right part, fast,” rather than open-ended engineering or services.

Opportunities included in this pulse:

• NSN 6695016827054 INDICATOR,POSITION (Qty 1) delivering to Norfolk Naval Shipyard; approved source/part noted.
• BOLT,MACHINE (details not present in the notice snippet; must pull RFQ).
• NSN 2910014129625 HOUSING SECTION,GOV (Qty 3) with two approved sources/part references.
• NSN 6115013088541 END BELL,ELECTRICAL (Qty 39) with mention of digitized drawings and Military Specifications/Standards availability.
• NSN 4130014260422 COOLING COIL,AIR,DU (Qty 15) with two approved sources/part references.
• NSN 8345009269219 FLAG,SIGNAL (Qty 800) with mention of digitized drawings and Military Specifications/Standards availability.
• NSN 4730013988526 STRAINER,SEDIMENT (Qty 15) with one approved source/part reference.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Pull each RFQ from the notice link and confirm line-item requirements, packaging, inspection/acceptance, and any source restrictions (many snippets indicate approved sources).
• Verify you can supply the cited approved manufacturer and part number(s) where stated (or any alternate-approval route if the RFQ allows it—verify in attachments).
• Prepare an electronic quote submission for each RFQ by its deadline.
• Plan delivery to the stated shipyard/depot destinations within the stated ADO delivery window (as shown in each notice snippet).
• Where drawings/specs are “not available,” ensure your internal technical identification is based on the NSN/approved part reference and that your quote aligns to the exact item.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if:
  • You are a small business that routinely quotes DLA NSN buys and can meet electronic submission requirements.
  • You can source the exact approved items cited (for the indicator, governor housing section, cooling coil, and sediment strainer notices) and can document what the RFQ asks for (verify in the RFQ).
  • You can handle depot/shipyard delivery and any referenced Mil-Spec/drawing retrieval for the end bell and signal flag items.
• Pass if:
  • You rely on drawings/specs to manufacture from scratch and the notice indicates they are not available.
  • You cannot supply approved-source items where the procurement is effectively brand/part constrained (as indicated in the snippets).
  • You cannot meet the required delivery timing in ADO terms shown in the notice snippet.

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

• Completed electronic quote submission (method and portal instructions: verify in attachments/RFQ).
• NSN and line-item compliance statement (confirm exact item offered matches the RFQ).
• Manufacturer/CAGE and part number information (especially where the notice lists approved sources).
• Delivery schedule acknowledgement aligned to the ADO delivery requirement stated in the RFQ (and destination).
• Any required traceability, certifications, or documentation: verify in attachments.
• Any packaging/marking requirements: verify in attachments.

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

• Start with the constraint check: if the line is approved-source/part-number driven, your pricing strategy is mostly supply-chain and lead-time management—confirm availability from the approved source channel before you commit.
• Use internal history on the same NSN (if you’ve sold it before) to bracket a competitive unit price, then adjust for quantity (often small), freight to the specified destination, and any compliance documentation burden (verify in RFQ).
• For the higher-quantity line (e.g., the signal flags at Qty 800), validate whether the RFQ’s Mil-Spec/drawing references impose material, construction, or QA steps that affect cost and throughput (drawings/specs retrieval is mentioned in the notice).
• Keep your quote clean and directly traceable to the line item—DLA buyers commonly evaluate clarity and conformance quickly in RFQ workflows.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with authorized distributors or manufacturer reps for the approved-source items to reduce fulfillment risk and improve delivery confidence.
• Use a packaging/marking specialist familiar with defense depot shipments if the RFQ includes strict requirements (verify in attachments).
• For textile-based production (signal flags), consider teaming with a compliant cut-and-sew manufacturer that can meet any referenced standards/drawings (verify in RFQ).
• For metal hardware (machine bolt) where details are missing in the snippet, line up a domestic fastener manufacturer/distributor once the RFQ is pulled and requirements are confirmed.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved source limitations: Several notices cite specific approved sources/part numbers. If you can’t supply exactly those (or meet any approved alternate process), your quote may be noncompetitive or nonresponsive (verify in RFQ).
• Missing specs/drawings: Multiple notices state specs/plans/drawings are not available. That increases the risk of quoting the wrong configuration unless you can map precisely from NSN and approved part reference.
• Short submission window: Deadlines cluster around Feb 2 and Feb 5, 2026—leave time for portal/account issues and internal review.
• Delivery timing: ADO delivery requirements vary by line (as stated in the notices). Confirm you can meet them before locking pricing.
• RFQ-only details: At least one notice (bolt, machine) has no description snippet—critical requirements are only in the RFQ.

Related opportunities

• 66--INDICATOR,POSITION (SPE7M026T4042)
• 53--BOLT,MACHINE (SPE4A126T1270)
• 29--HOUSING SECTION,GOV (SPE7L126T043J)
• 61--END BELL,ELECTRICAL (SPE7M126T5086)
• 41--COOLING COIL,AIR,DU (SPE8E826T1689)
• 83--FLAG,SIGNAL (SPE1C126T0480)
• 47--STRAINER,SEDIMENT (SPE7M326T2782)

How to act on this

1. Open each notice link and download the RFQ package; confirm any source/traceability and packaging requirements (verify in attachments).
2. Validate supply for the approved-source/part-number items and confirm you can meet the ADO delivery window to the stated destination.
3. Build a quote that maps line-by-line to the RFQ with clear part identification and delivery commitment, then submit electronically before the deadline.

If you want an outside set of eyes on responsiveness risks (approved-source, missing specs, delivery realism) and a clean submission plan, Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you package and de-risk your response.