DLA bid/no-bid desk / Sample memo

A sample memo, from a real part

This is what a memo looks like. Every value below is copied from DLA's public catalog, PUB LOG release 2026-10-27.

Bid desk memo (sample)

Cylinder, Actuating, Linear, NSN 1650-00-031-5419

1. Can a new supplier win it?

A new source can compete for this part. DLA rates this part suitable for competitive buying for the first time. DLA's code says the government has unlimited rights to the technical data and the data package is complete.

DLA codes: AMC 2, AMSC G. Managed by Defense Logistics Agency (MOE code DS).

2. Who controls the design, and who is catalogued?

Design control: The Boeing Company, Long Beach, CA (CAGE 88277).

Part numberCompanyCAGEWhat DLA calls it
4447369The Boeing Company, Long Beach, CA88277Design control (current)DLA codes: RNCC 3, RNVC 2
4447369The Boeing Company, Huntington Beach, CA18355Earlier reference. DLA marks it superseded, cancelled, obsolete or discontinued.DLA codes: RNCC 5, RNVC 9

3. What does DLA's catalog list as the price?

$817.30 per EA, effective 01-OCT-2026. This is DLA's catalog reference price, not an award price.

4. Which shops could make it?

A real memo lists the matching shops from our directory. This sample does not include that list.

Source: DLA PUB LOG, release 2026-10-27. The solicitation always governs.

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