FILTER,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) Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for the procurement of FILTER,FLUID. This opportunity requires offerors to be authorized distributors of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the item. The contract involves supplying filters that meet specific technical, quality, and packaging standards, including a critical mercury-free requirement for submarine/surface ship applications. Offers are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of FILTER,FLUID in accordance with specified design, marking (MIL-STD-129), and material requirements. A key technical requirement is that the material must be mercury-free for use on submarines and surface ships, with strict prohibitions against mercury contamination. Any design, material, or part number changes require Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG
- Product Service Code: 4330 (Centrifugals, Separators, And Pressure And Vacuum Filters)
- NAICS Code: 333998 (Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees)
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside designated.
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
Key Requirements
- Authorized Distributor: Offerors must provide proof of being an authorized distributor of the OEM on company letterhead.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall comply with MIL-STD 2073.
- Electronic Invoicing: Electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF is mandatory.
- Production Facility Changes: Changes to production facilities require Contracting Officer approval and a price reduction.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered issued upon deposit in mail or electronic transmission. Vendors are encouraged to provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg for automated notifications regarding contracts/modifications. Contractors can view orders and modifications via the PIEE EDA web tool.