INTAKE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT / 05F, C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER 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 presoliciting for Intake Air Cleaner Filter Elements (NSN: 2945-01-670-4015) for C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period. The solicitation is anticipated 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 Intake Air Cleaner Filter Elements, identified by NSN: 2945-01-670-4015 and IQC PR: 1000234523. The required part is manufactured by Hydraulics International Inc. (CAGE 56529) under Part Number 6-E1. These elements are specifically for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 320 each
- Delivery: 240 days after date of order
- Inspection & Acceptance: At destination
- FOB: Origin
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 19, 2026
- Response Date: July 20, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be made 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 to search for and download the RFP. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF documents.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 445-737-4113.