Hydraulic Fluid Particle Counter
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Hydraulic Fluid Particle Counter (Part Number 4348AS1000-1, NSN 6635-01-725-8375). This equipment is essential for supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) H-60 and H-1 programs for Saudi Arabia, Australia, India, South Korea, and Nigeria. The counter verifies hydraulic fluid cleanliness in aircraft and support equipment to ensure compliance with contamination control standards. Responses are due by 4:00 PM EST, April 7, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks industry feedback, comments, and questions regarding the procurement of the specified Hydraulic Fluid Particle Counter. The primary use is to detect and classify particulate contamination in hydraulic fluid, ensuring operational integrity for FMS H-60 and H-1 aircraft. This is a market research tool to identify potential and eligible vendors.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses should provide information including previous efforts, related data, company name, address, CAGE Code, points of contact (name, email, phone), and business size. Respondents may also include Rough Orders of Magnitude for available products or capabilities. All submissions must reference the RFI number in the subject line and on all documents. Responses should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or PDF format to juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Contracting Office: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Procurement Department, Code BL52000, Bldg. 120, Hwy 547, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733.
Important Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information provided. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. Proprietary information will be protected. Failure to respond does not preclude participation in any future associated Request for Proposal (RFP). Any resulting procurement is anticipated to have a significantly compressed schedule. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.