Set-Aside Pulse: DLA RFQs for antennas, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and vehicle/marine parts (Feb 2026)

Executive takeaway

This is a tight group of SBA set-aside DLA RFQs posted the same day with near-term quote deadlines (mostly Feb 19, with several Feb 23). Most lines are small quantities but have clear delivery clocks (ADO days) and several specify approved sources. If you already manufacture/distribute the exact approved part numbers (or can quote as an authorized source), these are quick-turn, transactional opportunities. If you need to reverse-engineer specs, the notices repeatedly state that specifications/drawings may not be available—so validate your eligibility before spending bid time.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA is replenishing specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) across aviation, land, and maritime supply chains. The buys include:

• Electronics items (antenna; cable assemblies; wiring harness) for DLA Aviation and DLA Maritime channels
• Vehicle/mechanical parts (pivot arm assembly; brake disc pack assembly) for DLA Land
• A marine fender shipping to an OCONUS destination (Yokosuka) with a very short ADO window

Several aviation RFQs note the buy may result in an Automated IDC with a one-year term or until an aggregate ceiling is reached (as stated in the notice), implying DLA is seeking a ready-to-order supply arrangement for recurring demand.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Confirm you can supply the exact NSN item and the approved source (where specified) at the cited part number.
• Prepare and submit an electronic quote via the RFQ link (hard copies not available across these notices).
• Plan to meet ADO delivery windows, including shipments to named DLA distribution sites and (for some aviation IDCs) various CONUS/OCONUS depots.
• For items where digitized drawings/military specifications may be retrievable (explicitly mentioned for the pivot arm assembly), pull and review technical data before committing.
• If quoting the potential Automated IDC items, confirm you can support multiple orders per year and satisfy the stated guaranteed minimum quantity (where provided).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Small businesses that are already the approved source or can supply the approved source part number for:
  • NSN 5985-01-476-4910 (ANTENNA) — approved source listed in notice
  • NSN 5995-01-502-6790 (CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC) — approved source listed in notice
  • NSN 5995-01-719-4693 (CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADI) — approved source listed in notice
  • NSN 6150-01-486-4729 (WIRING HARNESS) — approved sources listed in notice
  • NSN 3010-01-201-2572 (BRAKE DISC,PACK ASS) — approved source listed in notice
  • NSN 2040-01-724-6157 (FENDER,MARINE) — approved source listed in notice
• Firms with proven DLA shipping execution that can meet the cited ADO days without needing technical clarifications.
• Suppliers comfortable with low-quantity, fast-cycle RFQs and (for the aviation electronics items) possible Automated IDC ordering patterns.

Who should pass

• Offerors who cannot meet an approved source restriction (or cannot substantiate equivalency if the RFQ does not allow it—verify in attachments/RFQ text).
• Teams that require drawings/specifications to quote, because multiple notices state specs/plans/drawings are not available.
• Firms not set up for electronic quote submission.
• Suppliers unable to support OCONUS shipping flows (relevant to the aviation IDC language and the Yokosuka marine fender requirement).

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

• Completed RFQ response/quote submitted electronically (method and portal details: verify in attachments).
• NSN and line-item pricing for stated quantities and units of issue.
• Delivery commitment consistent with ADO days stated in the notice (and any ship-to details in the RFQ).
• Manufacturer and part number substantiation matching the approved source (where listed) or the RFQ’s acceptable-source instructions (verify in attachments).
• For Automated IDC candidates: acknowledgment of the one-year term/aggregate ceiling language and guaranteed minimum quantity (as applicable), plus any ordering instructions (verify in attachments).
• Any required compliance representations/certifications typically included in DLA RFQs (verify in attachments).

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

• Start with the constraint: multiple lines list an approved source and part number. If you’re quoting that exact item, price around procurement realities (lead time, test/QA, packaging, and shipping) rather than a “generic equivalent.”
• Use the ordering model to shape margin: the aviation cable/wiring notices state the solicitation may result in an Automated IDC with an aggregate cap and an estimated number of orders per year. Research whether your internal cost structure supports smaller repeat orders versus one-time delivery.
• Account for distribution complexity: the aviation IDCs mention shipments to various CONUS and OCONUS DLA depots (via consolidation/containerization). Build pricing logic that doesn’t break when ship-to varies—then confirm allowed freight terms in the RFQ (verify in attachments).
• Time-to-deliver is a competitive lever: ADO days are explicitly stated (including a notably short 20-day ADO for Yokosuka on the marine fender lines). If you can credibly beat the ADO expectation, highlight it in the quote (only if the RFQ permits alternate delivery).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Team with an authorized distributor or the approved manufacturer channel to ensure traceability aligns with the approved-source requirement (where applicable).
• Use a logistics partner experienced with DLA depot shipping and OCONUS movements for the aviation IDC items and the Yokosuka marine fender delivery.
• For the pivot arm assembly (where digitized drawings/MIL specs may be retrievable), consider a machining/repair-part specialist subcontractor if you are a prime integrator/distributor but not a producer.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved source limitations: multiple notices explicitly cite approved sources and part numbers; quoting anything else may be non-responsive unless the RFQ allows alternates (verify).
• Missing technical data: several notices state specifications/plans/drawings are not available, limiting your ability to validate form/fit/function if you’re not already familiar with the NSN item.
• Short quote windows: many deadlines align on Feb 19 (and Feb 23 for several aviation items). Plan internal review and supplier confirmations early.
• ADO delivery commitments: the marine fender requirement shows 20 days ADO to Yokosuka—ensure you can meet export/shipping realities within that window.
• IDC execution risk: for Automated IDC possibilities, you may need to support multiple orders annually and manage pricing stability up to the aggregate ceiling described in the notice.

Related opportunities

• 59--ANTENNA (SPE7M526T7144)
• 25--ARM ASSEMBLY,PIVOT, (SPE7L126T082U)
• 59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC (SPE4A626U1727)
• 59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADI (SPE4A626U1737)
• 61--WIRING HARNESS (SPE4A626U1716)
• 20--FENDER,MARINE (SPE7M426T6450)
• 30--BRAKE DISC,PACK ASS (SPE7L026T0166)

How to act on this

1. Open each RFQ link and download the solicitation package (hard copies are not available).
2. Confirm you can meet the approved source/part number requirement (where stated) and the ADO delivery timeline.
3. For the pivot arm assembly, retrieve digitized drawings/MIL specs if needed and available.
4. Build your electronic quote package and submit before the stated deadline.

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