NSN 2915-01-208-3254, FLUID FILTER ELEMENT, WSDC: AC-B253F-2435Y1
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 DLA AVIATION is conducting a Sources Sought for Fluid Filter Elements (NSN 2915-01-208-3254), specifically Part Number: Pall Aeropower Corporation (Cage 18350) / AC-B253F-2435Y1. This market research aims to identify interested and capable parties for a potential future requirement. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of Fluid Filter Elements. This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements
- Managing long-lead time parts procurement and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues
- Shipping serviceable assets
The estimated requirement for the future contract is a 3-year base period with no options (LTC). The approved source is Pall Aeropower Corporation (Cage 18350). Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval, as DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data on this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 2915 (Engine Fuel System Components, Aircraft And Missile Prime Movers)
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through Full and Open Competition, based on market research results.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026
- Published: January 28, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If subcontracting/teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure.
All responses must be emailed to TATJANA.VAUGHAN@DLA.MIL.
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to: provide services consistent in scope and scale; secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources; implement a successful project management plan; and provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is a market survey only and does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of information is voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for incurred costs. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided.