U.S. Government Aerospace Procurement Intelligence

Executive Summary

Solicitation activity in the reporting week rose sharply to 10,984 notices, a 25.0% increase from the prior week, driven by a heavy volume from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Aggregate estimated value for tracked aerospace-related solicitations totaled approximately $580.97M, with multiple high-value DLA and Navy opportunities scheduled to close in April and May. The dataset shows concentrated demand in consumables and mechanical parts plus rapid growth in several FSG categories, signaling near-term buying pressure for suppliers of electronic components, fluid power items and airborne sensor assemblies. Industry and supply-chain pressure from increased defense procurement remains visible in recent reporting on defense production and program priorities ^[1].

Key Metrics Snapshot

• Total solicitations: 10,984
• Week over week change: +25.0%
• Prior week total: 8,790
• Total estimated value: $580.97M
• Top requesting agency: DLA (10,705 solicitations)
• Top FSG by requests: 53 (2,297 requests)
• Reporting window: 2026-03-23 to 2026-03-29

Agency Concentration Analysis

The Defense Logistics Agency dominates the weekly aperture, accounting for roughly 97% of solicitations (10,705 of 10,984). The Navy is a distant second with 225 solicitations, while the Army and USAF are present but minimal in count. This concentration indicates that prime and subcontract opportunities in the short term will skew toward DLA-managed blanket purchases, consumables distribution contracts and depot supply chain awards. The distribution suggests procurement activity focused on replenishment and component buys rather than high-rate platform procurements, elevating the importance of DLA contract vehicles and distributor qualification for suppliers.

Part Demand Signals (NIIN / NSN)

The top NIINs by request count this week show a mix of general consumables, medical and maintenance items alongside precision fasteners and assemblies. Repeated requests point to recurring demand profiles (repair/consumable) that are well-suited to catalog suppliers and small-batch manufacturers.

• 013670995 — CLEANING SOLVENT, GENERAL PURPOSE — 5 requests
• 002063645 — SCREW, MACHINE — 4 requests
• 016470240 — MANIFOLD, CHARGING AND TESTING, RE — 4 requests
• 002056513 — ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL — 3 requests
• 002624214 — BRAZING ALLOY, COPPER — 3 requests
• 005804607 — O-RING — 3 requests
• 005977469 — BANDAGE, ADHESIVE — 3 requests
• 010639993 — LUBRICANT, SURGICAL — 3 requests
• 010774894 — LABEL — 3 requests
• 010932471 — NUT, SELF-LOCKING, DOUBLE HEXAGON — 3 requests
• 012154177 — MASK, ORONASAL — 3 requests
• 013422857 — CARTRIDGE, RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERI — 3 requests
• 013488316 — NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON — 3 requests
• 013670994 — CLEANING SOLVENT, GENERAL PURPOSE — 3 requests
• 013710519 — BATTERY, STORAGE — 3 requests

FSC / FSG Trend Analysis

FSG-level demand is concentrated in a handful of groups. The top ten FSGs by request count are led by misc. instrumentation and spare parts (53) and electrical and electronic components (59).

• FSG 53 — 2,297 requests
• FSG 59 — 1,692 requests (week increase from 956; +77.0%)
• FSG 65 — 761 requests (week increase from 445; +71.0%)
• FSG 61 — 625 requests (week increase from 459; +36.2%)
• FSG 48 — 552 requests (week increase from 359; +53.8%)
• FSG 47 — 540 requests (moderate increase)
• FSG 66 — 431 requests
• FSG 25 — 333 requests (week increase from 203; +64.0%)
• FSG 30 — 313 requests
• FSG 43 — 272 requests (week increase from 115; +136.5%)

Notable week-over-week risers include FSG 59 (electrical and electronic components) and FSG 43 (pipes, valves and fittings) which posted double-digit percentage gains, while categories such as FSG 14 and FSG 16 showed declines. The pattern suggests near-term prioritization of electronic components and mechanical subsystems, consistent with increased demand for sustainment and retrofit parts.

Highlighted High-Value Solicitations

Below are the top high-value opportunities captured in the reporting week. Values are rounded to two decimal places for market prioritization.

• SPE7M126T7766 (DLA) — CABLE, POWER, ELECTRICAL — $50.03M — Closes 2026-04-06 — Competition: Medium
• SPRMM126RMB68 (DLA) — ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY — $29.89M — Closes 2026-07-02 — Competition: Medium
• SPRPA126QZA71 (DLA) — COMPUTER CONSOLE, TACTICAL — $27.97M — Closes 2026-04-30 — Competition: Medium
• N0038324RT447 (NAVY) — NRP, WING PYLON D247 — $15.22M — Closes 2026-04-06 — Competition: Medium
• SPRPA126RYB46 (DLA) — BUFFER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY — $12.19M — Closes 2026-05-11 — Competition: Medium
• N0010426RYA64 (NAVY) — CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPECIAL PURPOSE, E — $7.77M — Closes 2026-04-27 — Competition: Medium
• N0038326RPB22 (NAVY) — PROCESSOR, COUNTERMEASURES SIGNAL — $6.75M — Closes 2026-05-11 — Competition: Medium
• SPRPA126QXA82 (DLA) — TURRET, SENSOR-SIGHT, HELICOPTER — $6.53M — Closes 2026-05-11 — Competition: Medium
• N0010426RZA82 (NAVY) — COMPRESSOR — $6.28M — Closes 2026-04-21 — Competition: Medium
• SPRPA126QUA42 (DLA) — NRP, APS PALLET D232 — $6.20M — Closes 2026-03-27 — Competition: Medium
• SPRDL126R0044 (DLA) — MOUNT, HOWITZER — $5.67M — Closes 2026-04-27 — Competition: Medium
• N0038326QTA77 (NAVY) — AUDIO CONTROL PANEL — $5.36M — Closes 2026-04-08 — Competition: Medium

Interpretive Insights

High solicitation volume concentrated at DLA suggests that suppliers who maintain approved distribution channels and participate in DLA contract vehicles are better positioned to capture short-term order flow. The week-over-week jumps in FSG 59 and FSG 65 imply intensified buying of electronic parts and metal fabricated components, consistent with surge activity in sustainment programs. Oversight and transparency developments across federal procurement continue to affect market dynamics and data availability for suppliers, reinforcing the importance of validated procurement records and compliance readiness ^[2].

Market Takeaway

The dataset indicates a sustainment-heavy procurement posture for the week with strong demand signals in electrical/electronic components, sensor and turret subsystems, and mechanical assemblies. DLA’s overwhelming share of solicitations concentrates opportunity and competition under its contracting vehicles and distribution networks. Rapid increases in specific FSGs create short windows for suppliers to respond, while declines in other categories reflect shifting prioritization. Suppliers with flexible manufacturing, distributor relationships and capabilities in electronic assemblies and fluid power components are seeing elevated near-term demand exposure.

Data Source & Notes

Data: PartsBase Government Data

Reporting window: 2026-03-23 to 2026-03-29

SAM.gov is the authoritative federal contracting platform for solicitation and award records ^[3].

• 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