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Blogs, written by out team, analyze current solicitations. Use them to help you decide what’s worth bidding—and what to skip.

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Jan 26, 2026

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

A cluster of SBA-set-aside DLA RFQs posted Jan 25, 2026 spans shipyard instrumentation, aviation hardware, engine components, HVAC coils, electrical generator parts, textile flags, and fluid strainers. Most are small-quantity, approved-source-driven buys with electronic quote submission and limited drawings/specs—best suited to firms that can supply exact part numbers/NSNs quickly and document traceability.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst5 min readset aside pulse
DLARFQSBA set-asidespare partsNSNmanufacturing
Jan 26, 2026

DLA Aviation RFQs due Feb 2: bearings, rail assemblies, actuators, cable assemblies, and more

A cluster of DLA Aviation RFQs posted Jan 25 are closing Feb 2. Most are straightforward supply buys with electronic quote submission; one rail assembly callout notes approved sources and no drawings/specs available—making source validation the first gating item.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst4 min readagency pulse
DLA AviationRFQNSNAviation partsSupply chainSmall business
Jan 26, 2026

DLA Aviation bearing buys (NAICS 332991): four RFQs, mixed source-control and one SDVOSB set-aside

DLA Aviation has multiple small bearing RFQs due the same day under NAICS 332991, including two source-controlled/approved-source items and one SDVOSBC set-aside. The fastest path to a viable quote is confirming approved-source eligibility (or exact drawing compliance), then pricing with delivery realism against the stated ADO timelines and ship-to locations.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead5 min readnaics compare
DLA AviationNAICS 332991BearingsRFQSource ControlledSDVOSB
Jan 26, 2026

DLA Aviation micro-buy style RFQs due Feb 2: bearings, rail assembly, actuator, landing gear housing, close-tolerance screw

A cluster of DLA Aviation RFQs (mostly NSN-based supply buys) closes on Feb 2. If you can quote quickly, ship to the stated DLA/foreign destinations, and meet any approved-source constraints, these are straightforward line-item opportunities—but some notices explicitly warn that specs/drawings won’t be provided.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst5 min readsolicitation spotlight
DLA AviationDoDRFQNSNAviation PartsSupply
Jan 25, 2026

Deadlines-soon watchlist: O&M, biosecurity, water systems, and more (BidPulsar)

A quick analyst read on several recently posted opportunities with response deadlines shown in the notices—covering facilities O&M, vet center work, biosecurity planning, biowaste, water distribution materials, and desalination/reverse osmosis system deliveries.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher6 min readdeadlines soon
deadlines-soonfacilities-omwater-systemsbiosecuritysupplies-deliveryveterans-affairs
Jan 25, 2026

Set-Aside Pulse: DLA RFQs for NSNs (Position Indicator, Shipping Support, Wiring Harness, Pump Unit, Gearshaft, Bracket)

A fast-moving cluster of DLA set-aside RFQs—mostly NSN-based parts buys with electronic quote submission, limited/no drawings, and in several cases an approved-source constraint. Best fit for small businesses that can source to the exact approved part number and hit short ADO delivery windows.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst3 min readset aside pulse
DLADoDRFQSet-AsideNSNSupply
Jan 25, 2026

DLA Aviation bearing RFQs (NAICS 332991): what to bid, what to verify, and where the landmines are

Four DLA Aviation bearing buys posted the same day under NAICS 332991 with a tight electronic-quote window. Two are clearly source-controlled/approved-source items—meaning your bid strategy hinges on whether you’re an approved manufacturer or can supply compliant parts with traceability.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead5 min readnaics compare
DLA AviationNAICS 332991BearingsRFQSource Controlled DrawingSDVOSB
Jan 25, 2026

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

DLA Aviation posted multiple RFQs with the same response deadline (Feb 2, 2026). Several are standard “all responsible sources may quote” buys, while at least two call out approved sources—making source eligibility the first gate to clear before you spend proposal time.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst3 min readsolicitation spotlight
DLA AviationDoDRFQNSNAviation partsSupply
Jan 25, 2026

Award-watch: DLA RFQs for valves, retainers, circuit cards, vehicle parts, and more (late Jan 2026)

A cluster of DLA Land & Maritime and DLA Troop Support RFQs posted 2026-01-25. Most are approved-source items with limited technical data in the notice; a few are SBA set-asides. If you can quote the exact approved part numbers and hit the required ADO delivery windows, these are quick-turn supply bids.
Riley ChenCompliance & Bid Advisor5 min readaward watch
DLARFQNSNLand and MaritimeTroop Supportapproved source
Jan 25, 2026

FAA ISO 14001 & 45001 Registrar Services (NAICS 541611): Fast-turn bid decision and response plan

A short-response-window FAA buy for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 registrar services. The notice text is sparse, so bidders should immediately pull/verify attachments and be prepared to prove registrar credentials, audit approach, and scheduling capacity.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst4 min readset aside pulse
FAAISO 14001ISO 45001Registrar servicesNAICS 541611Federal contracting
Jan 25, 2026

Agency Pulse: Two new DLA Aviation buys (liquid transmitter + self-locking nut) — what to do next

DLA Aviation posted two parts buys with limited public detail: a liquid transmitter (NAICS 334519) and a self-locking nut (NAICS 332722). Here’s what the opportunity signals, who should engage, and how to assemble a compliant response when the attachments/technical data drop.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst4 min readagency pulse
DLA AviationDoDPartsAviation Supply ChainNAICS 334519NAICS 332722
Jan 25, 2026

Bid Snapshot: SPE4A525T600D — 66 TRANSMITTER, LIQUID (DLA Aviation)

DLA Aviation has a notice out for a liquid transmitter under NAICS 334519. With limited public description, bidders should focus on verifying technical identifiers in the attachments, mapping approved sources, and preparing a clean product-compliance response package.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead4 min readnaics compare
DLA AviationDefense Logistics AgencyNAICS 334519InstrumentationFederal contractingSupply chain
Jan 25, 2026

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

Two DLA Aviation supply buys posted 2026-01-24: a liquid transmitter (NAICS 334519) and a self-locking nut (NAICS 332722). With limited public descriptions, bidders should lean on the attachments/NSN data, verify technical identifiers, and prepare for standard DLA supply chain compliance.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst3 min readsolicitation spotlight
DLA AviationDefense Logistics AgencyFederal contractingSupply contractsAviation partsNAICS 334519
Jan 24, 2026

Award-watch: FAA ISO registrar services, DOT Lenel support, and multiple Navy/DLA aviation parts repairs (Jan 24, 2026)

This award-watch roundup flags a fast-turn FAA ISO 14001/45001 registrar requirement, a set-aside Lenel support solicitation for DOT, and multiple Navy/DLA aviation parts repair/modification buys where source approval and TDP constraints can make or break your bid decision.
Riley ChenCompliance & Bid Advisor6 min readaward watch
award-watchFAADOTNAVSUP WSSDLA AviationISO 14001
Jan 24, 2026

Deadlines-Driven Bid Radar: Short-Fuse Opportunities Worth a Quick Triage

A focused, deadlines-first review of newly posted opportunities in BidPulsar—what each buyer appears to be trying to do, the work implied, and how to decide quickly whether to bid or pass.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher4 min readdeadlines soon
proposal strategyfederal contractingbid deadlinesoperations and maintenancewater infrastructurebiosecurity
Jan 24, 2026

Set-Aside Pulse: Two Unrestricted Federal Bids Worth a Fast Read (ISO Registrar Services + Wharf Structural Repairs)

Two new unrestricted notices posted 2026-01-24: FAA is seeking ISO 14001 and 45001 registrar services (tight turnaround), and NAVFAC has a major waterfront repair package for Berth 13 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (significant marine work with debris controls and barge access).
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst6 min readset aside pulse
federal-contractingunrestrictedNAVFACFAAISOmarine-construction