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 market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified companies capable of supplying FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID (NSN 4330015041656). This effort aims to inform a potential 1-5 year Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). This is not a request for quotes or proposals. Responses are due by June 23, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, seeks to identify potential sources for filter elements with an estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ) of 3360. The DLA intends to use the gathered information to develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation for a Long-Term Contract (LTC). The resultant solicitation may be issued under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) or FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiations), depending on the commerciality of the items.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a brief capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to provide the items. Submissions should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact (telephone, fax, email).
- Company DUNS, CAGE Code, business size, and socio-economic classification.
- Manufacturer name and part number (including city and state).
- Brochures, descriptive literature, and commercial invoices (proof of commerciality) if the item is considered commercial.
- Completed Market Survey Questionnaire and Market Research LTC Spreadsheet NSN info.xlsx (attached documents).
Key Documents
- CM26068007 Market Research LTC Questionnaire.docx: Gathers detailed company information, interest in LTCs, preferred contract length, pricing factors, quantity price breaks, and willingness to provide certified cost/pricing data. It also seeks information on commerciality and delivery capabilities.
- CM26068007 Market Research LTC Spreadsheet NSN info.xlsx: Provides specific details for NSN 4330015041656 (FILTER ELEMENT, FLUI), including government-supplied data (CAGE codes of approved sources, NAICS 333998, estimated ADQ of 3360) and fields for bidders to input their part numbers, price break ranges, delivery times, and manufacturer information.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Potential Contract Duration: 1 to 5 years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Contact: Edwin Caraballo (edwin.caraballo@dla.mil, 614-693-4978)
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute an offer or a binding contract. Any information submitted is at the company's own expense. Failure to provide adequate proof of commerciality may result in the acquisition being issued as a non-commercial (FAR Part 15) procurement, potentially requiring Certified Cost and Pricing Data. Negative responses (reasons for not anticipating) are also requested within the timeframe.