Solicitation Spotlight: DLA Aviation buys liquid transmitters and self-locking nuts (SPE4A525T600D / SPE4A626T173Y)

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation (Richmond) posted two supply solicitations on 2026-01-24: TRANSMITTER, LIQUID (SPE4A525T600D, NAICS 334519) and NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL (SPE4A626T173Y, NAICS 332722). Public notice text is thin (“Description is not available”), so the deciding factor will be what’s inside the solicitation attachments (part numbers/NSNs, approved sources, packaging/marking, traceability, and delivery terms). If you’re already selling into DLA or can reliably source/produce to defense aviation requirements, these are worth a fast look.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Aviation is replenishing specific aviation-related supply items through DLA Aviation Richmond. In practice, these buys typically aim to ensure uninterrupted availability of standardized components by placing orders against clearly defined technical identifiers (often including NSN/part number data in the attachments).

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the solicitation package for the technical identifier(s) for each item (verify in attachments).
• Confirm you can supply the exact item as specified (including any approved-source/brand restrictions, if present—verify in attachments).
• Quote pricing and delivery consistent with the solicitation terms (verify in attachments).
• Plan for compliant packaging, marking, and shipment documentation (verify in attachments).
• Prepare required product traceability and certifications if the item is controlled or source-restricted (verify in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are an established distributor or manufacturer aligned to NAICS 334519 (instrumentation/electronic measurement supply chain) for the liquid transmitter, or NAICS 332722 (fasteners) for the self-locking nut.
• Bid if you can quickly validate exact part/NSN requirements from the attachments and can meet any source-approval, traceability, and delivery requirements.
• Pass if you cannot obtain authoritative technical details (NSN/part number/spec) in time or cannot meet any listed compliance requirements (verify in attachments).
• Pass if your business model depends on substitutions or “equivalent” items without explicit allowance (verify in attachments).

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

• Completed quote/offer in the format requested (verify in attachments).
• Item identification: NSN/part number/cage or equivalent fields (verify in attachments).
• Unit price and total price as requested (verify in attachments).
• Proposed delivery/lead time (verify in attachments).
• Packaging and marking compliance statements (verify in attachments).
• Country of origin and traceability documentation, if required (verify in attachments).
• Any required certifications, test reports, or conformance documentation (verify in attachments).
• Exceptions/deviations (if any), clearly stated (verify in attachments).

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

Because the public notice text does not provide quantity, technical identifiers, or delivery terms, price strategy should start with the solicitation attachments. Once you have the exact identifiers:

• Benchmark market pricing from your authorized distribution channels and recent supplier quotes for the same identifier (not “similar” items).
• Separate base item cost from compliance overhead (packaging, traceability, documentation) to avoid underbidding.
• Confirm whether the buy is for a one-time quantity or could repeat; that affects how aggressively to price (verify in attachments).
• For fasteners (self-locking nut), validate plating/material/spec and required certs before locking price—these commonly drive cost variability (verify in attachments).
• For transmitters, confirm whether calibration, specific ranges, or configuration are required; pricing can swing materially by configuration (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Pair a DLA-experienced prime distributor with a specialty manufacturer or authorized source for the exact transmitter configuration (verify in attachments).
• For the self-locking nut, team with a certified fastener mill/manufacturer or a distributor that can provide full traceability and certs aligned to defense aviation expectations (verify in attachments).
• Use a packaging/marking subcontractor if the solicitation calls for specialized preservation, labeling, or unit pack requirements you don’t routinely handle (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• No public description is available—attachments likely contain critical constraints (approved sources, exact identifiers, packaging, delivery). Treat this as an “attachments-first” opportunity.
• Source control/approved vendor restrictions may apply; confirm before investing bid resources (verify in attachments).
• Traceability and documentation gaps can be disqualifying for aviation supply items; ensure your upstream supply chain can support it (verify in attachments).
• Lead time risk: if you’re brokering, validate supplier availability and commitable ship dates before quoting.
• Response deadline is not shown in the notice listing—confirm due date and submission method in the solicitation package.

Related opportunities

• 66--TRANSMITTER,LIQUID (SPE4A525T600D)
• 53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PL (SPE4A626T173Y)

How to act on this

1. Open the BidPulsar notice and download/review the solicitation attachments for identifiers, quantities, and compliance requirements.
2. Confirm sourcing: authorized supply path (if required) and documentation/traceability capability.
3. Build a compliant quote with verified lead time and packaging/marking plan.
4. Submit exactly as instructed in the solicitation package (deadline and method: verify in attachments).

If you want a second set of eyes on go/no-go, compliance, and bid strategy for DLA Aviation supply buys, Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you move quickly and avoid preventable rejections.