U.S. Government Aerospace Procurement Intelligence

Executive Summary

Weekly PartsBase Government Data for 2026-03-16 to 2026-03-22 shows 8,797 solicitations valued at approximately $527.83M — a 19.8% drop from the prior week. DLA dominates the activity (8,566 solicitations), while the Navy and Army generate the next-largest shares. Demand skews heavily to small hardware (fasteners, nuts, screws) and electronics/avionics components, with several multi‑million-dollar DLA and Navy solicitations closing in April and early May.

Key Metrics Snapshot

• Reporting window: 2026-03-16 to 2026-03-22
• Total solicitations: 8,797
• Previous week total: 10,969
• Percent change (wk/wk): -19.8%
• Total estimated value (USD): $527.83M
• Top requesting agency: DLA (DEPT OF DEFENSE) — 8,566 solicitations
• Second-place: NAVY (DEPT OF DEFENSE) — 184 solicitations
• Most-requested NIIN this week: 123447201 (SPACER,SLEEVE) — 8 requests
• Top FSG this week: 53 — 2,299 requests

Agency Concentration Analysis

The dataset is highly concentrated: DLA accounts for 8,566 of 8,797 solicitations (≈97.4%), while the Navy represents ~2.1% and all other named agencies together make up the remaining ~0.5%. This level of concentration indicates week-to-week activity is dominated by DLA distribution and bulk procurement cycles rather than even cross-service acquisition activity.

Heavy DLA volume typically reflects replenishment and depot/resupply buying patterns tied to DoD readiness rather than platform modernization buys; such centralization can compress downstream supplier opportunity windows when major DLA solicitations are issued in clusters. ^[3]

Part Demand Signals (NIIN / NSN)

Repeated low-dollar, high-frequency requests highlight a steady need for maintenance-class hardware and selected electronic subsystems. Top NIINs this week:

• 123447201 — SPACER, SLEEVE — 8 requests (AMC: 0, AMSC: 0)
• 123515986 — O-RING — 7 requests (AMC: 0, AMSC: 0)
• 000785595 — CLEVIS, ROD END — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 001512070 — BOLT, MACHINE — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 004114385 — NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEXAGON — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 007638901 — NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 008916502 — NUT, SELF-LOCKING, EXTENDED WASHER — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: B)
• 009040902 — SCREW, MACHINE — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 012643602 — SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON HEAD — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 014694569 — PIN-RIVET — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: C)
• 015059173 — RIVET, BLIND — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: G)
• 015669043 — BATTERY POWER SUPPLY — 4 requests (AMC: 3, AMSC: D)
• 016031202 — SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON HEAD — 4 requests (AMC: 1, AMSC: B)
• 121977206 — NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE — 4 requests (AMC: 0, AMSC: 0)
• 000186184 — PAD, NONADHERENT — 3 requests (AMC: 3, AMSC: Z)

The mix (fasteners, seals, rivets) signals sustainment-driven micro-procurement; however, flagged items such as battery power supplies and electronic assemblies indicate pockets of medium-to-higher technical risk where lead times and obsolescence management matter more to suppliers.

GAO reporting on spare parts and readiness highlights the operational impact of parts shortages and the need to manage obsolescence in electronics — a context that amplifies the commercial value of reliably sourced electronic subsystems. ^[2]

FSC / FSG Trend Analysis

Top FSGs by request volume this week:

• FSG 53 — 2,299 requests
• FSG 59 — 956 requests
• FSG 61 — 457 requests
• FSG 47 — 453 requests
• FSG 65 — 445 requests
• FSG 66 — 380 requests
• FSG 48 — 359 requests
• FSG 16 — 318 requests
• FSG 31 — 243 requests
• FSG 30 — 236 requests

Week-over-week shifts show sharp declines in traditionally large-volume categories: FSG 59 dropped -43.1% and FSG 53 dropped -13.4%. Conversely, several categories saw large percentage increases from smaller bases: category 14 rose +369.2% and category 41 rose +115.3%. These moves suggest tactical re-balancing between electrical/electronic distribution (59, 53) and episodic surges in other supply groups — a pattern consistent with episodic depot buys versus ongoing sustainment demand.

Pressure on electronic parts markets and component lead times, widely reported in defense coverage, can drive volatile weekly swings in FSG 59/53 as ordering clusters form around specific repair campaigns or OEM backlogs. ^[1]

Highlighted High-Value Solicitations

The dataset includes multiple solicitations above $3M; top opportunities (values formatted):

• SPRDL126R0018 — DLA — $53.30M — TRACK SHOE, VEHICULAR — Closes 2026-04-17 — Competition: High
• N0010424RQD49 — NAVY — $30.88M — WAVE FORM SYNTHESIZER — Closes 2026-04-30 — Competition: Medium
• SPRPA126QRA87 — DLA — $24.66M — RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER, RADAR — Closes 2026-04-16 — Competition: Medium
• SPRMM126RMB68 — DLA — $17.40M — ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY — Closes 2026-05-06 — Competition: Low
• SPRPA126QRA90 — DLA — $9.87M — RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER, RADAR — Closes 2026-04-16 — Competition: Medium
• N0010426RXA40 — NAVY — $9.56M — ELECTRON TUBE — Closes 2026-03-23 — Competition: High
• SPRPA126RVA98 — DLA — $9.35M — SONOBUOY ROTARY — Closes 2026-04-16 — Competition: Medium
• N0038326QPB20 — NAVY — $7.07M — LASER INFRARED DEVICE — Closes 2026-05-04 — Competition: Medium
• SPE4A726R0471 — DLA — $5.58M — SHELL, TAIL ASSEMBLY, FUEL TANK — Closes 2026-05-04 — Competition: High
• N0010425RYK73 — NAVY — $5.39M — ACCUMULATOR, HYDRAULIC — Closes 2026-04-27 — Competition: High
• N0038325RD052 — NAVY — $4.59M — POWER AMPLIFIER REC — Closes 2026-04-20 — Competition: Medium
• SPE4A626Q0216 — DLA — $3.95M — BEARING, ROLLER, NEEDLE — Closes 2026-04-03 — Competition: High

Interpretive Insights

1) Volume concentration under DLA means supplier access to opportunities this week is heavily dependent on DLA-specific procurement vehicles (blanket buys, multiple-award contracts, and distributor-driven solicitations). That concentration magnifies the importance of DLA-focused capture efforts when these large solicitations are issued. ^[3]

2) The mix of high-frequency small hardware and medium-value electronics indicates two parallel market dynamics: steady-state sustainment (fasteners, seals) and episodic technical buys (radar TX/RX, amplifiers, electronic assemblies). Suppliers focused on electronics may face higher technical and schedule risk but command higher unit values when programmatic buys appear. Coverage of supply-chain pressure and prioritization of electronic systems supports this bifurcation. ^[1]

3) Large week-to-week swings in certain FSGs and the presence of multiple multi‑million-dollar solicitations suggest procurement timing is clustering — an effect that can compress competition windows and increase bid-prep intensity. GAO reporting on acquisition timelines and program oversight underscores that such clustering often correlates with programmatic milestones or corrective buys tied to readiness shortfalls. ^[2]

Market Takeaway

The week’s data signals a sustainment-heavy market with episodic, high-value electronic and vehicle-part solicitations led by DLA and the Navy. Market activity is uneven: categories tied to electrical/electronic distribution show reduced volume this week while several smaller FSGs spike sharply — an indicator that supplier opportunity will favor firms that can rapidly scale for clustered buys or that hold critical electronic/avionic inventories. Procurement clustering and DLA dominance will likely continue to shape supplier capture dynamics in the near term.

Data Source & Notes

Data: PartsBase Government Data. Reporting window: 2026-03-16 to 2026-03-22. SAM.gov is the authoritative federal contracting platform.

• Defense News — March 2026. https://www.defensenews.com
• U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) — March 2026. https://www.gao.gov
• SAM.gov — March 2026. https://sam.gov