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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential manufacturers for a specific Filter Element, Fluid (NSN 4330016622127). This market research aims to gather information for a potential Long-Term Contract (LTC) and to qualify new sources. Responses, including completed market surveys, are due by April 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
DLA is seeking sources capable of manufacturing the FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID, identified by NSN 4330016622127, CAGE 56NK5, and Part # MC-320002. The estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ) is 1819 units. The agency is also gathering information via a market research questionnaire to help shape a future solicitation for a Long-Term Contract. The relevant NAICS code is 333998.
Key Requirements & Actions
- Identify Manufacturers: Provide details (location, POCs) of any sources able to manufacture the specified NSN.
- Source Approval Request (SAR): Companies interested in becoming an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. Detailed information on the SAR process, including technical data package submission, is available on the DLA Land and Maritime website (https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/).
- Market Survey: Complete and return the attached market survey questionnaire (CM26071112.docx). This questionnaire requests company information, size/status, manufacturer/distributor status, interest in an LTC, pricing/delivery capabilities, and willingness to provide cost data.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: March 31, 2026
Contact Information
All information and inquiries should be directed to Zachary Mullins at Zachary.mullins@dla.mil.