FILTER ELEMENT, INTAKE AIR CLEANER
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) Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Survey to identify potential manufacturers for FILTER ELEMENT, INTAKE AIR CLEANER (NSN 4310-01-595-9169). This market research aims to inform the development of a potential Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) / Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Opportunity Details
DLA is seeking sources for the filter element, which has an Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMC/AMSC) of "1Z," indicating it is suitable for competitive acquisition and is a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item. Current approved sources include Baldwin Filters Inc., Donaldson Company, Inc., Cummins Filtration Inc., Cummins Power Generation Inc., Champion Laboratories, Inc., and WIX Corp.
Market Research Focus
The market survey questionnaire, attached to the original notice, seeks comprehensive information from potential suppliers. DLA is interested in:
- Company Status: Whether the respondent is a manufacturer or distributor.
- Commercial Item Determination: Information to confirm if the item is sold commercially without modification, including catalogs, price lists, and sales history.
- Contract Structure: Interest in pursuing an IDC/IQC, agreement to a standard three-year base period, preferred option periods, and input on beneficial contract structures.
- Delivery & Pricing: Maximum deliverable quantities, minimum delivery order quantities, best delivery times, potential quantity/price breaks, and the impact of a guaranteed minimum on pricing.
Becoming an Approved Source
Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. This package requires technical data demonstrating the ability to manufacture the product to the same or higher quality standards as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further information on the SAR program is available on the DLA Weapons Support website at https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Offers/Technical-Support/Value-Management/.
Submission Instructions
All information, including responses to the market survey questionnaire and details of potential sources, should be submitted to Daniel West via email at Daniel.West@dla.mil by the response date. The project number for this inquiry is CM26070006.