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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 13, 2026

Set-Aside Pulse (Feb 13, 2026): Full-and-open construction, brand-name consumables, and OEM-level electrical maintenance

A $50–$60M historic renovation (GSA/NPS Building 107) is the headline, but several faster-turn RFQs/quotes are live: a brand-name blast media buy with strict traceability, an FDIC Tableau maintenance RFQ with required pricing schedule, and embassy electrical switchgear breaker preventive maintenance (Tier III) that appears to require OEM-certified technicians.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst4 min readset aside pulse
BidPulsarFederal contractingFull and openConstructionFacilities maintenanceBrand name
Feb 13, 2026

Custodial Services (W911SA26QA108): small-business set-aside custodial requirement with base + options

The Army is seeking non-personal custodial services for site KS085 with a one-year base period beginning April 1, 2026, plus multiple option periods (including a six-month extension option). For small custodial firms, this looks like a straightforward service play—if you can staff reliably and document quality control and compliance in a clean RFQ response by March 13, 2026.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst4 min readset aside pulse
Small BusinessCustodialFacilitiesArmyRFQFAR Part 12/13 style (verify)
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

SDVOSB set-aside pulse: VA healthcare services, VA construction, and DLA parts buys (posted Feb 11, 2026)

A quick, bid/no-bid oriented readout of newly posted SDVOSB set-asides spanning VA medical transportation, a major VA HVAC upgrade presolicitation, and two DLA RFQs for NSN items—plus what to verify in the attachments before you commit bid and estimating resources.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst3 min readset aside pulse
SDVOSBVADLAConstructionMedical TransportationCBOC
Feb 12, 2026

DLA Maritime RFQs spotlight: valves, valve components, and an IDC fastener buy

A quick read on several DLA Maritime supply buys posted Feb 11, 2026—two valve-related RFQs due Feb 23, two RFQs due Feb 26 (including a large oxygen check valve quantity), plus a fastener solicitation that may become an automated one-year IDC.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst3 min readsolicitation spotlight
DLA MaritimeRFQNSNValvesFastenersSupply Chain
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

DLA Land & Maritime parts buys (RFQ): O-RING plus multiple undefined line items — what to screen fast and how to position

A cluster of DLA Land & Maritime RFQs posted the same day, mostly with missing public descriptions. One notice (O-RING, NSN 5331-01-285-7663) includes quantity, delivery location, lead time, and approved sources—enough to decide quickly if you can quote as an approved source or via compliant sourcing.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst5 min readagency pulse
DLADODDLA Land and MaritimeRFQNSNparts supply
Feb 11, 2026

NAICS 333998 roundup: Navy NAVSUP WSS, DLA Maritime, and Coast Guard parts buys closing Feb–Mar 2026

A cluster of federal supply RFQs tied to NAICS 333998 shows up across NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg, DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg, and USCG SFLC. Most are fixed-price supply buys with government source inspection and WAWF invoicing—good fits for OEMs/authorized distributors with strong traceability and quality systems.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead3 min readnaics compare
NAICS 333998NAVSUP WSSDLA MaritimeUS Coast GuardRFQgovernment source inspection
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 11, 2026

DLA Aviation pulse: quick-turn RFQs and longer-term IDCs for aviation NSNs (actuator, absorbent material, battery door kit, interconnecting box, holding clamp, shackle)

DLA Aviation (Richmond) released multiple small-quantity aviation supply buys, including several SBA set-aside RFQs that may award Automated IDCs (one-year term up to $350K aggregate). One shackle requirement is positioned as a five-year commercial IDIQ under FAR 13.5 with a reverse auction notice and CAI/traceability considerations.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst6 min readagency pulse
DLA AviationRFQDIBBSIDCIDIQReverse Auction
Feb 11, 2026

DLA Land & Maritime: Seven NAICS 336390 vehicle-component RFQs (Automated IDC potential) due Feb 25

A cluster of DLA Land & Maritime RFQs under NAICS 336390 for small vehicle components (NSNs in the 2530/2540 families). Several are marked SBA set-aside. Expect electronic quote submission, limited drawings/specs in some cases, and potential Automated IDC awards with one-year terms or an aggregate order ceiling.
Jordan PatelSolicitation Intelligence Lead5 min readnaics compare
DLADLA Land and MaritimeNAICS 336390RFQAutomated IDCVehicle parts
Feb 11, 2026

DLA Land & Maritime automated IDC RFQs: vehicle & aircraft parts (quotes due Feb 25, 2026)

Six DLA Land & Maritime RFQs—mostly vehicle items plus one aircraft control assembly—may award automated IDCs with one-year terms (or until $350,000 aggregate). Expect source restrictions (approved sources listed), no drawings, and electronic quotes only.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst3 min readsolicitation spotlight
DLA Land and MaritimeRFQAutomated IDCNSNVehicle PartsAviation Parts
Feb 10, 2026

SDVOSB set-aside pulse: DLA hardware RFQs, VA A-E MEP design, VA sidewalk repair, HVAC humidifier replacement, and dumpster service

A quick scan of newly posted SDVOSB set-asides: three DLA supply RFQs (NSNs), one VA A-E design selection via SF-330 for mechanical/plumbing FCA deficiencies, a major VA sidewalk repair project (presolicitation with $5M–$10M magnitude stated), a small VA HVAC service item, and a VA cemetery dumpster requirement with limited details posted.
Taylor NguyenCapture Strategy Analyst5 min readset aside pulse
SDVOSBDLAVARFQSF-330A-E Design
Feb 10, 2026

DLA Aviation RFQs: Small, time-bound buys for aircraft parts and a vehicle tool kit (quotes due Feb 18)

DLA Aviation (Richmond) posted multiple RFQs for NSNs spanning aircraft hardware and a vehicle tool kit, all due Feb 18. Expect “approved source” constraints on several lines, limited drawings/specs in some cases, and straightforward distribution delivery requirements with ADO timelines.
Avery CollinsProposal Research Analyst5 min readsolicitation spotlight
DLA AviationRFQNSNAviation partsSDVOSBSmall business
Feb 10, 2026

DLA Land & Maritime: Push Switch QPL RFQ (Potential 1-Year Automated IDC) + Disk Assembly Valve Sources Sought

DLA Land & Maritime posted a QPL push switch RFQ that may award an automated indefinite delivery contract (one-year term or until a $350,000 aggregate order cap), plus a separate sources-sought for a valve disk assembly where the Government plans to buy only from approved sources due to limited technical data. Here’s what’s implied, who fits, and how to respond efficiently.
Morgan ReyesGovCon Market Analyst4 min readagency pulse
DLA Land and MaritimeDLA Maritime ColumbusRFQIndefinite Delivery ContractQPLNSN