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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation intends to issue an Unrestricted Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID (NSN 1650-01-114-1899) for FA-18 aircraft. This presolicitation notice indicates a 5-year base period with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 2560 units. The government intends to solicit from a limited number of sources. Responses to this notice of intent are due May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of NSN 1650-01-114-1899, a FILTER, ELEMENT, FLUID, which is a critical item. Surge requirements apply (MWR = 6 each). The item is subject to Qualified Products List (QPL) requirements, and DLA Aviation does not possess technical data for this part. Approved QPL sources are PTI Tech (CAGE 05228) and Pall Aeropower (CAGE 18350).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 2560 each
- FOB: Destination; Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Solicitation Issue Date (Estimated): April 22, 2026
- Responses to Notice of Intent Due: May 25, 2026
- Published: April 6, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the future solicitation. This solicitation may include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction.
Additional Notes
This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, all proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies, but interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. The solicitation and technical data will be available via cFolders on DIBBS upon issue.