FILTER ASSEMBLY,AIR
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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for FILTER ASSEMBLY,AIR (NSN 2945-00-784-4208). This effort aims to identify interested and capable parties for the new manufacture of this item, currently sourced from Donaldson Company, Inc. Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the new manufacture of FILTER ASSEMBLY,AIR (P/N 211-326, NSN 2945-00-784-4208), with an estimated quantity of MIN 70 to MAX 149 units. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment. This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibilities for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortages.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 336412
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, potential for Small Business set-aside or Full and Open Competition)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026
- Published: April 14, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements with supporting documentation.
- Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (including compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract. This market research will inform the method of procurement.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for response costs. Drawings, technical orders, and qualification requirements are not available. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.