NAICS 335312 demand snapshot: small-biz friendly motor buys + Navy repair RFQs (Feb 2026)

NAICS 335312 is showing concentrated activity around electric motors (direct current and alternating current) across DLA Land and Maritime and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg). The DLA notices read like straightforward approved-source supply RFQs with limited technical data posted, while NAVSUP WSS includes multiple RFQs that emphasize repair turnaround time (RTAT), Government Source Inspection (GSI), FOB origin shipping, and bilateral awards that require written acceptance. If you can meet traceability and inspection requirements (and, for repairs, manage RTAT risk), this is a live lane worth pursuing.

What the buyer is trying to do

Across these notices, the government is working two parallel needs:

Keep supply flowing for specific motor NSNs/parts via DLA RFQs that call out approved sources and electronic submission.
Restore readiness via NAVSUP WSS repair actions that measure performance by RTAT and include inspection/payment and compliance clauses typical of weapon system sustainment buys.

What work is implied (bullets)

Supply (DLA): Quote and deliver approved-source items for motor/resolver requirements where specs/drawings are not posted and the solicitation is retrieved online.
Repair (NAVSUP WSS): Provide repair pricing (firm-fixed-price or not-to-exceed where requested), manage induction/throughput planning, and deliver repaired motors in compliance with inspection requirements.
Electronic quoting: Submit quotes electronically (explicitly required on at least one DLA notice).
Inspection & acceptance: Plan for Government Source Inspection (explicitly required on NAVSUP WSS motor notices) and align inspection/acceptance location details.
FOB origin freight: Build logistics around FOB Origin language on NAVSUP WSS motor RFQs.
Traceability support: If you are not the OEM, be prepared to support traceability/authorization (NAVSUP WSS notice includes an OEM authorization expectation for non-manufacturers).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Bid if you are:
- An approved source (or can supply the cited approved source part) for DLA motor/resolver RFQs where an approved source is specified.
- A repair-capable shop used to GSI, bilateral awards, and RTAT-managed depot-style work for NAVSUP WSS.
- A small business looking for set-aside work where indicated (one NAVSUP WSS DC motor notice includes a Total Small Business Set-Aside; one DLA motor notice shows an SBA set-aside indicator).
Pass if you:
- Cannot meet approved-source supply constraints (common on DLA items here).
- Cannot support Government Source Inspection or the compliance environment typical of NAVSUP WSS sustainment buys.
- Are not positioned to manage RTAT performance risk (including potential price reductions tied to RTAT on at least one repair RFQ).

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

Completed quote with unit price and total price (explicitly requested on NAVSUP WSS motor RFQs).
Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) (explicitly requested on NAVSUP WSS repair RFQs).
Where requested: teardown & evaluation rate, throughput constraint, and induction expiration date (called out in one NAVSUP WSS DC motor repair notice).
Inspection & acceptance details and ability to support Government Source Inspection (explicitly required on NAVSUP WSS motor notices).
FOB origin acknowledgement (NAVSUP WSS).
Any OEM/authorized distributor support documentation if you are not the manufacturer (traceability/authorization language appears on a NAVSUP WSS motor buy notice).
Payment/invoicing compliance items (WAWF language appears in NAVSUP WSS snippets) — verify in attachments.
All other representations, certifications, and clause-driven requirements — verify in attachments.

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

Segment your bid approach by buyer and action type: DLA RFQs here look like approved-source supply buys; NAVSUP WSS includes both buys and repairs with performance measured by RTAT.
For NAVSUP WSS repair quotes: model RTAT as a cost/risk driver. One notice includes price reductions for RTAT misses (1% per asset per month extension requested) and a reconciliation modification after final acceptance—treat schedule confidence as part of pricing strategy.
For approved-source DLA items: confirm whether you can supply the exact approved source cited (e.g., approved source CAGE/part references appear in DLA motor/resolver notices). If not, decide early whether you will submit as an alternate source (if allowed in the solicitation) or no-bid.
Benchmarking: pull recent award history for the same NSNs/part numbers (where available in the solicitation or attachments), and compare to your current OEM/distributor costs and lead times.
Quote completeness matters: NAVSUP WSS snippets show structured quote data requests (unit/total price, PTAT/RTAT, CAGE-related fields). Incomplete quotes are an avoidable self-inflicted loss.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

Team a motor repair shop (RTAT-driven) with a partner experienced in GSI coordination and government invoicing workflows (WAWF language appears in the RFQs).
If you are a distributor, align with an OEM or authorized repair facility to cover traceability and repair capability when the RFQ demands it.
For FOB origin shipments, partner with a logistics provider comfortable with government shipping documentation and time-definite movements.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

Approved-source constraints (DLA): multiple notices cite an approved source; specs/drawings are stated as not available on at least one DLA notice—qualification risk is real.
RTAT enforcement (NAVSUP WSS repair): one DC motor repair notice includes explicit price reductions tied to RTAT and a reconciliation mechanism.
Government Source Inspection: explicitly required on NAVSUP WSS motor notices; ensure your facility and processes can support it.
Bilateral award requirement (NAVSUP WSS): award “issued bilaterally” and requires written acceptance—plan internal review/acceptance turnaround.
Priority ratings: “rated order” language appears (DPAS references). Ensure you can comply with rated order obligations where indicated.
Short response windows: some NAVSUP WSS deadlines are within days (e.g., Feb 9 and Feb 11 closes). If you need OEM authorization letters or inspection planning, start immediately.

Related opportunities

How to act on this

Open each solicitation link and pull the RFQ package and amendments (where applicable).
Confirm whether you are an approved source (or can supply the approved source) for the DLA items.
For NAVSUP WSS repairs, build your quote around RTAT, inspection readiness, and any requested teardown/throughput/induction details.
Submit electronically by the stated close date/time.

If you want a second set of eyes on eligibility (approved source/traceability), repair RTAT risk, or a rapid response plan, consider support from Federal Bid Partners LLC.