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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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Feb 14, 2026

Solicitation Spotlight: KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support (Amendment 3)

The Air Force Sustainment Center is running a full & open competition for KC-46 commercial common repairable support. Amendment 3 mainly clarifies where to find the Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan requirements in the PWS—and confirms proposals are still due 20 Feb 2026 at 3:00 PM CST, with no additional pre-proposal conference planned.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst5 min readsolicitation spotlight
DoDAir Force Sustainment CenterKC-46Aviation MRORepairablesIDIQ
Feb 13, 2026

Custodial Services (KS085): How to Bid Smart on W911SA26QA108

Army buyer seeks non-personal custodial services at KS085 with a base year and multiple option structures, including an option to extend services. Here’s what that implies for staffing, pricing, and a compliant quote package before the March 13 deadline.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst3 min readagency pulse
custodial servicesjanitorialDoDArmyMICCSBA set-aside
Feb 13, 2026

Solicitation spotlight: Custodial Services (W911SA26QA108) — Army MICC Ft McCoy

An SBA set-aside for non-personal custodial services with a one-year base and multiple option periods. Strong fit for janitorial firms that can staff consistently and price out multi-year option structures; verify the site details and deliverables in the attachments before bidding.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst4 min readsolicitation spotlight
Solicitation SpotlightCustodialJanitorialDoDSmall BusinessNAICS 561720
Feb 12, 2026

Set-Aside Pulse: Dry Ice Weekly Supply (Amendment 0001) — what changed and how to respond fast

DHA issued Amendment 0001 to correct dry ice quantities (base + option periods) and tweak a PWS surge statement. If you bid, you must submit the conforming amendment document with your quote (or acknowledge the change if pricing is unaffected).
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst5 min readset aside pulse
DoDDefense Health AgencyRFQSmall Business Set-AsideDry IceFirm-Fixed-Price
Feb 12, 2026

NAICS 335311 pulse: DoD signal/controls and cable assembly buys (RFQs + potential IDCs)

Four active DoD buys are clustering under NAICS 335311, spanning alarms/controls, signal horns, and cable assemblies. If you’re already producing to military specs with disciplined inspection, WAWF invoicing, and export/sea-transport readiness, these are fast-turn, logistics-driven opportunities worth triaging now.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead3 min readnaics compare
NAICS 335311DoDDLA AviationNAVSUP WSSRFQIDC
Feb 12, 2026

N0010426QBH00 “CONTROL,ALARM” (PSC 6350): How to Quote Fast Without Missing the Compliance Traps

NAVSUP WSS is buying an alarm/control item under a firm-fixed-price inspection regime with IUID, WAWF invoicing, supply-chain security restrictions, and a cybersecurity maturity model certification notice. This spotlight breaks down what’s implied, who should bid, and the response package to assemble by the Feb 18 deadline.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst3 min readsolicitation spotlight
DoDNavyNAVSUP WSSPSC 6350NAICS 335311IUID
Feb 11, 2026

Federal deadlines-soon radar: SEWIP engineering/integration, NGTT CSO solution briefs, and quick-turn supply & service buys (Feb 11–12, 2026)

A tight cluster of DoD, VA, GSA, and UNICOR actions are closing within 24–48 hours. This roundup focuses on what each buyer is trying to accomplish, what work is implied, and how to package a credible response fast—without guessing at attachment-only requirements.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher4 min readdeadlines soon
DoDNavyArmyVAGSACSO
Feb 11, 2026

Navy solicitation spotlight: Furniture install (NAICS 337214) — what to verify before you quote

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka posted a furniture requirement summarized as “Install Furniture. See attached.” This is likely straightforward for an experienced installer—but only if you confirm what “install” really includes in the attachments (delivery, assembly, anchoring, debris removal, base access, and schedule).
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst4 min readsolicitation spotlight
DoDNavyFurnitureInstallationJapanNAICS 337214
Feb 11, 2026

Set-Aside Pulse: DISA RFQ for 10 Gbps Internet Service in Washington, D.C. (DITCO Basic Agreement required)

DISA has an amended small-business set-aside RFQ for providing, installing, and maintaining internet service with at least 10 Gbps up/down in Washington, D.C. Access to the full package is controlled and limited to entities with a DITCO Basic Agreement, so eligibility and document access are the first gating items.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst4 min readset aside pulse
DoDDISATelecommunicationsInternet ServiceSmall Business Set-AsideRFQ
Feb 10, 2026

Award Watch: Fast-turn DISA 10 Gbps internet RFQ, DLA automated IDCs for vehicle parts, and VA HCHV CERS beds (Feb 10, 2026)

Today’s mix includes a controlled-access DISA telecom RFQ with a next-day deadline, two DLA Land & Maritime automated IDC buys for specific approved sources, and a VA HCHV CERS requirement for 3–6 beds in Contra Costa or Solano County, CA. Below is what’s implied, who should lean in, and how to package a compliant response.
Riley ChenCompliance & Bid Advisor5 min readaward watch
award watchDoDDISADLAVAtelecommunications
Feb 09, 2026

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

A cluster of SBA set-aside DLA RFQs posted Feb 8, 2026 includes multiple approved-source items (antennas, cable/wiring) plus land and maritime repair parts with defined ship-to locations and ADO delivery windows. Here’s who should pursue, what to verify in the RFQs, and how to price and position fast-turn quotes.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst3 min readset aside pulse
DLADoDRFQSBA set-asideNSNAviation
Feb 07, 2026

Deadlines Soon: COMET (Draft DIA/MSIC), MTCCS III (Army), DLA Source Approvals, VA Medical Carts, and Time-Sensitive Repair/Parts RFQs

A fast-moving mix this week: two large DoD sources sought/draft efforts worth positioning for (COMET and MTCCS III), plus several near-term RFQs/repair actions and supply buys with immediate deadlines. This post highlights what’s implied, who should lean in, and how to respond without guessing beyond the notices.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher3 min readdeadlines soon
DoDDIAArmyDLAVASources Sought
Feb 07, 2026

DLA Aviation parts buys this week: aircraft structural panels and assorted hardware (quotes moving fast)

DLA Aviation is issuing multiple small, parts-focused solicitations—from an NSN structural aircraft panel with staged delivery to hardware and cable/sonar items with limited public descriptions. If you’re an approved/traceable source with strong fulfillment and compliance discipline, there’s near-term quoting opportunity here.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst4 min readagency pulse
DLA AviationDoDsparesNSNaircraft partsmanufacturing
Feb 07, 2026

Deadlines soon: 480V switchgear replacement, Navy electronics repair/mod, and DLA RFQs closing now

Several DoD buy-side actions are at (or past) same-day deadlines, plus a Navy generator maintenance RFQ with a later close and two sizable sources-sought efforts. Here’s what’s implied, who should bid, and how to package a fast response without guessing at missing attachment details.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher4 min readdeadlines soon
deadlines-soonDoDUSACENAVSUPDLARFQ
Feb 06, 2026

Deadlines-Driven Bid Intel: What to Watch in This Week’s Federal Opportunities

A linguist support amendment that quietly changes a key workbook, a DLA long-term IDIQ heading toward reverse auction territory, a long-open Travis AFB construction BOA, a major NAVFAC C2 facility build, and several near-term response actions across maintenance and A-E selection. Here’s what’s implied—and how to decide fast.
Casey BennettFederal Programs Researcher3 min readdeadlines soon
federal contractingproposal strategydeadlinesDoDVAconstruction