Market Pulse

A West Point CIO requirement is being market-tested as a potential small business set-aside: licensing for Verkada access control plus Tier 1 support. This is a sources sought—not a solicitation—so the near-term win is shaping the acquisition and proving small business capability.

USACE Caribbean District is signaling an upcoming A-E IDIQ for topographic and hydrographic surveying across Puerto Rico and the Antilles, with an Industry Day and optional one-on-ones. Meanwhile, several DLA Maritime RFQs and other quick-turn notices are open with tight deadlines and limited published detail—worth action only if you can move fast and match approved-source constraints.

A quick, analyst-style read on which notices are actually actionable, which are industry-day signals, and which are already behind you—plus practical response and teaming notes using only what’s in the postings.

A fast-moving set of small-business set-aside actions posted Jan 22, 2026—one VA shredding requirement in White River Junction and several DLA RFQs for NSN parts (some source-controlled/approved-source). If you already live in these lanes, these are quote-ready with the right drawings/NSN sourcing lined up.

The Air Force is conducting market research (sources sought) for in‑transit inspection point services under the Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services Program. No solicitation is out yet—this is about shaping how the requirement could be competed and whether it could be set aside.

The VA has an SDVOSBC set-aside out for national prescription eyeglasses manufacturing. The notice points offerors to an SF30 amendment and revised attachments—so the bid/no-bid hinges on quickly confirming the updated scope, specs, delivery expectations, and evaluation instructions in the attachments.

A cluster of DLA Land & Maritime RFQs posted Jan 22, 2026 (due Feb 2, 2026) covering six NSN line items. Most are approved-source buys with no hard-copy solicitations and limited specs/drawings availability—so bid/no-bid hinges on your ability to source to the exact approved part and meet delivery timelines.

A quick, analyst-style read on nine newly posted notices—what the buyers are trying to do, what work is implied, and how to decide whether to bid (or pass) without guessing beyond the published snippets.

This roundup flags the most actionable near-term moves: respond to the GEODSS/GBOSS O&M sources sought with credible multi-site 24/7 ops and sustainment experience, and prepare early positioning for the Hill AFB Plating Shop Renovation (large-magnitude DBB) via Industry Day. Several other items are either already in evaluation or appear sole source—worth tracking, but not a primary capture target unless you have a specific angle.

A quick scan of this set-aside pulse shows multiple DLA one-each NSN part buys (with approved sources called out and limited technical data) and a short-fuse NAVSEA RFQ. If you’re an OEM/authorized distributor with the right cage/part numbers, these can be clean, low-friction quotes—if you can meet delivery and electronic submission requirements.

A cluster of DLA Aviation Richmond RFQs posted Jan 21, 2026 spans aircraft components, bearings, and related hardware. Several notices explicitly state no specs/drawings and reference approved sources—so bid/no-bid decisions hinge on traceability, source eligibility, and your ability to quote electronically with confidence.

A quick, practical comparison of seven aerospace component buys/repairs under NAICS 336413—where the work is straightforward RFQ supply, where source approval is the real gate, and how to shape a compliant response package without guessing at missing data.

A cluster of DLA Maritime Columbus RFQs posted Jan 21, 2026 centers on low-quantity NSN buys with stated approved sources and electronic-only quoting. These are best fits for OEMs/authorized distributors (or firms that can document equivalency where allowed) and for small-business set-asides including one SDVOSBC requirement.

A quick analyst read on several newly posted notices: two DLA RFQs for single-quantity electrical items with approved sources, a Navy RFQ that points to attachments, an Embassy Lima requirement for Jet A‑1 fuel distribution in Peru with strict local registration/experience expectations, and a UK-wide waste management RFI.

A quick, analyst-driven read on what’s closest to due now, what’s actually being bought (vs. events/RFIs), and how to assemble a compliant response without over-investing in the wrong notices.

A tight RFQ for a Honeywell pressure transducer, a new North Carolina National Guard sanitization/safety rental BPA, an Alaska Grand Jury court reporting small-business procurement, and several smaller RFQs and notices to review this week.

An analysis of two significant procurement opportunities in the Veterans Affairs sector focused on specialty medical equipment.

A detailed look into recent solicitations focusing on construction, services, and products for military operations and infrastructure improvement.

Explore insights into the Special Notice for the Frederick National Laboratory at Fort Detrick.

Explore critical solicitations from DARPA and ARPA-H focusing on advanced research in material science and health interventions.