FILTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for FILTERs (Product Service Code 5915). This opportunity requires FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag. Offers from non-government-approved sources or for refurbished/remanufactured materials will be deemed technically unacceptable. Proposals are due April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of FILTERs. Key requirements include:
- Provision of newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable.
- Parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag).
- Compliance with Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent).
- Adherence to Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program.
- Identification of Critical Safety Items (CSI) per DFARS clause 252.209-7010.
- Product Verification Testing per DLAD clause 52.?-9004 for items with Government inspection at source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (restricted to government-approved sources)
- Proposal Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
Offers from sources not on the government-approved list will be technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter. Only newly manufactured spares will be accepted.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA). Drawings are not available. Electronic proposals should be emailed to the primary contact, ALANA.ARTHUR@DLA.MIL, as facsimile proposals are not accepted.