AIR FILTER ELEMENT / Z9N, F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER) 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 is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Air Filter Elements (NSN: 1660-01-621-4132) for F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (Growler) aircraft. This procurement is unrestricted (other than full and open competition). The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 19, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of Air Filter Elements, specifically NSN: 1660-01-621-4132, IQC PR: 1000234594. The item is manufactured by Hydraulics International Inc. (CAGE 56529) under part number 061475-125-1.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Other Than Full and Open Competition).
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 480 each.
- Delivery: 255 days after date of order.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At destination.
- FOB: Origin.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 19, 2026.
- Response Date: July 20, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: June 4, 2026.
Additional Notes
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab and search for the RFP. Solicitations are in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. A paper copy will not be available. The primary contact for this opportunity is Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 445-737-4113.