FILTER ELEMENT FLUID
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 U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is seeking quotations for 500 FILTER ELEMENT FLUIDs (NSN: 4330-12-313-8865, P/N: 768.013.5) manufactured by MAHLE INDUSTRIE FILTER KNECHT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) exists, citing "only one responsible source" for this critical 47 FT MLB vessel component, but proposed substitutions will be evaluated. Quotes are due by January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 500 EA of FILTER ELEMENT FLUID, NSN: 4330-12-313-8865, P/N: 768.013.5, from MAHLE INDUSTRIE FILTER KNECHT. Specifications include: Body Diameter - 47.0 MM NOM., Body Inside Diameter - 25.5 MM NOM, Filtration Rating - 3.0 Absolute, Flow Direction - Outside In, Body Overall Length - 95.0 MM NOM. Items must be individually packaged, commercially acceptable, and marked with MFGR's P/N, vendor's name, NSN, and barcoded (ISO/IEC-16388-2007, Code 39). Partial shipments are acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Best Value)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Number: 70Z04026Q50473B00 (RFQ)
- Quote Due Date: January 26, 2026, by 5:00 AM EST
- Required Delivery Date: On or before February 17, 2026
- Published Date: January 12, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value, considering the ability to provide the complete requirement, meet the required timeframe, and price. All vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration or proof of submission. Payments are NET 30 via IPP.
Additional Notes
A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) was prepared, citing 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) due to the proprietary nature of the MAHLE INDUSTRIE FILTER KNECHT part and the government's lack of technical data for full and open competition. However, any proposed substitutions must be accompanied by a Specification Sheet for evaluation. Delivery is FOB DESTINATION to USCG SFLC, Baltimore MD. Material must be packaged using Military Packaging standards (e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1E) and marked per MIL-STD-129R. Deliveries are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Quotes and tracking information should be sent to Yannick Kassi (Yannick.A.Kassi@uscg.mil).