FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID / QPL NSN 1650-01-114-1899 / FA-18 AIRCRAFT
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
DLA Aviation intends to issue a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID (NSN 1650-01-114-1899) for FA-18 Aircraft. The contract will have a 5-year base period with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 2560 units. While the Government intends to negotiate with a limited number of sources, interested parties may identify their capabilities. The estimated solicitation issue date is April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of NSN 1650-01-114-1899, a FILTER, ELEMENT, FLUID, in accordance with MIL-STL-8815E, REV. E DTD 06/08/2023, PPN M8815/6-8. The item is critical but not a Critical Safety Item. Production units will be FOB: Destination, with Inspection/Acceptance at Origin. Surge requirements apply, with a Minimum Workload Requirement (MWR) of 6 each. QPL (Qualified Products List) applies, and DLA Aviation possesses technical data for this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 2560 each
- Notice Published: March 31, 2026
- Response Date for Interest: May 15, 2026 (45 days after publication)
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: April 16, 2026
- Response Date (Solicitation): May 18, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors described in the solicitation. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. The solicitation may include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction, and offerors are encouraged to review Procurex system tutorials.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation, not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days of publication will be considered. The Government will consider information received to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Technical data will become available via cFolders on DIBBS on the solicitation issue date. A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Contact Christopher Rose at Christopher.Rose@dla.mil for inquiries.