Solicitation Spotlight: DLA Aviation RFQs closing Feb 2, 2026 (NSNs across bearings, fasteners, and aircraft components)

Executive takeaway

DLA Aviation has several small, discrete NSN requirements posted on Jan 25, 2026 with a common response deadline of Feb 2, 2026. These are quote-driven buys with electronic submission. The fastest win path is identifying which items you can supply as an approved source (where noted), and which you can quote as an “all responsible sources” supplier without needing drawings/specs.

What the buyer is trying to do

These RFQs are focused on replenishing specific national stock numbers (NSNs) for distribution to DLA depots. Each notice lists line items, quantities, ship-to distribution locations, and required delivery timing stated in days ADO. Several notices explicitly state that specifications, plans, or drawings are not available—so the buyer is expecting suppliers to quote against the NSN/part identification and meet the delivery requirement.

Opportunities included in this spotlight:

• SPE4A626T574W – NSN 3110-01-009-9824 (Bearing, roller, cylindrical)
• SPE4A626T583L – NSN 5310-01-122-6199 (Nut, plain, hexagon) approved source noted
• SPE4A726T8412 – Housing, landing gear (description not available in notice snippet)
• SPE4A526T7344 – Duct, exhaust, nonair (description not available in notice snippet)
• SPE4A726T8375 – NSN 1680-01-548-2924 (Actuator, electro-mechanical)
• SPE4A126T1272 – NSN 1615-01-092-2004 (Coupling assy, servo) approved source noted

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the RFQ at the notice link and confirm line item structure, quantities, and ship-to locations.
• Quote supply of the identified NSN items in the stated unit of issue (EA) and quantities.
• Meet delivery requirements stated in the notice (days ADO vary by line).
• Submit the quote electronically (hard copy submissions are explicitly not expected where stated).
• For notices stating no drawings/specs available, be prepared to quote based on NSN and any approved-source/part identification in the solicitation.
• Where an approved source is identified, confirm your eligibility to supply as that source (or per the solicitation’s allowance for alternates, if any—verify in the RFQ).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Distributors or manufacturers already set up to fulfill DLA depot deliveries and able to quote electronically.
• Suppliers with proven sourcing for aerospace/mechanical NSNs where drawings/specs are not provided.
• Approved-source holders (or firms that can legitimately supply the cited approved-source part) for:
  • NSN 5310-01-122-6199 (Nut, plain, hexagon) where an approved source is called out in the notice snippet.
  • NSN 1615-01-092-2004 (Coupling assy, servo) where an approved source is called out in the notice snippet.
• Suppliers able to support multi-line delivery schedules when the RFQ includes separate lines with different required delivery timing (e.g., actuator and bearing notices show multiple lines with different days ADO).

Who should pass

• Firms that require detailed drawings/specifications to quote (multiple notices indicate specs/plans/drawings are not available).
• Suppliers that cannot meet depot delivery lead times stated in days ADO.
• Firms not eligible to supply approved-source items (where the notice snippet indicates an approved source) unless the RFQ explicitly allows alternates—verify in attachments.

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

• Completed RFQ response for the solicitation number (verify exact format in the RFQ at the notice link).
• Line-by-line pricing for each CLIN/line item and quantity (EA) (verify in attachments).
• Delivery commitment matching each line’s required days ADO (verify any required delivery format in attachments).
• Source/part verification where an approved source is cited (verify required documentation in attachments).
• Electronic submission method and file requirements (verify in attachments; notices state quotes must be submitted electronically).
• Any required representations, certifications, or other compliance items (verify in attachments).

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

• Start with NSN-driven market research: pull your internal sales history for the NSN and compare against current supplier quotes/lead times.
• For the multi-line RFQs (bearing and actuator notices show multiple lines), price with awareness that the buyer may evaluate total cost across lines; confirm whether split awards are allowed in the RFQ (verify in attachments).
• Where an approved source is stated, treat sourcing as the primary cost/feasibility driver—confirm availability and delivery feasibility before finalizing price.
• Validate logistics costs tied to the specific ship-to points named in the notice snippets (e.g., DLA distribution depots in Oklahoma, Jacksonville, Cherry Point, and “W1A8 DLA Distribution”).
• If you are a distributor, differentiate with delivery reliability aligned to the stated days ADO rather than over-optimizing unit price at the expense of schedule.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Team with an approved-source manufacturer (or authorized channel) for NSNs that call out an approved source in the notice snippet, if you can’t supply directly.
• Use a logistics partner experienced with DLA depot shipments to reduce schedule risk tied to the stated days ADO.
• For aerospace components (e.g., actuator, coupling assembly, landing gear housing), consider pairing a sourcing specialist with a distributor that can handle electronic RFQ processing and depot fulfillment.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved source constraints: At least two notices cite an approved source; bidding without eligibility can waste time (confirm requirements in the RFQ).
• No drawings/specs: At least two notices explicitly state specifications, plans, or drawings are not available—quote only if you can supply to the NSN/identified part requirement confidently.
• Delivery timing by line: Some notices include multiple lines with different required days ADO; missing a line-specific delivery commitment can make the quote nonresponsive (verify in attachments).
• Description gaps: Two notices in this set state “Description is not available for this notice.” You’ll need to rely on the RFQ at the link for scope details before bidding.
• Submission method: Quotes must be submitted electronically; do not plan on hard-copy submission.

Related opportunities

• SPE4A626T574W – Bearing, roller, cylindrical (NSN 3110-01-009-9824)
• SPE4A626T583L – Nut, plain, hexagon (NSN 5310-01-122-6199)
• SPE4A726T8412 – Housing, landing gear
• SPE4A526T7344 – Duct, exhaust, nonair
• SPE4A726T8375 – Actuator, electro-mechanical (NSN 1680-01-548-2924)
• SPE4A126T1272 – Coupling assy, servo (NSN 1615-01-092-2004)

How to act on this

1. Open the RFQ link for each solicitation you can support and confirm whether any approved-source restrictions apply (verify in attachments).
2. Validate your ability to meet the stated days ADO for each line and the named ship-to distribution location.
3. Build a clean, line-by-line quote and submit electronically before the Feb 2, 2026 deadline stated in the notices.

If you want a second set of eyes on source eligibility, quote structure, and submission readiness, Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you package a compliant response fast.