NSN 1650-007564990, FLUID FILTER ELEMENT, WSDC: 04F, AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52
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 has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the procurement of Fluid Filter Elements (NSN 1650-007564990). This justification supports a sole source acquisition, citing statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to limited available sources. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period. The opportunity was published on May 11, 2026, with a synopsis expected around November 4, 2025.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is a Fluid Filter Element (NSN/PN: 1650-007564990), specifically for Aircraft, Stratofortress B-52. The acquisition is managed by DLA Weapons Support, with DLA Richmond - FAQE as the contracting activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, leading to a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Duration: 5-Year Base Period, no options.
- Estimated Value: Below the DoD screening threshold for Head of Contracting Activity approval.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification).
- Published Date: May 11, 2026.
- Synopsis Expected: On or about November 4, 2025.
Justification & Evaluation
This acquisition is restricted to a known sole source of supply, Pall Aeropower Corp (CAGE 18350), because the item is available from only one or limited sources. Technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the existing data reflects the minimum needs of the Government. A Sources Sought Notice (SSN) or Request for Information (RFI) was posted on October 30, 2025, to assess competition, with Jamaica Bearings Group responding as a dealer for the approved source.
Additional Notes
Efforts are being made to overcome barriers to competition by including specific procurement notes in the solicitation to allow potential new sources to submit data for evaluation. The situation regarding the sole source nature of this item has not changed since the review of the previous J&A for this NSN.