FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract solicitation CM26036002 is a market survey for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to identify qualified suppliers of the fluid filter element with NSN 4330-01-458-6214, currently sourced exclusively from Lawrence Factor, Inc. (CAGE X53248, P/N 0R763). The procurement follows FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, with the AMC/AMSC code 3D indicating that the item is acquired for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer and that essential technical data for competitive specification development is not available, economically obtainable, or draftable, thereby restricting competition unless alternate sources qualify under the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. Respondents must demonstrate technical and quality equivalence to the approved OEM product by submitting detailed technical documentation including drawings, bill of materials, commercial sales history, and un-redacted invoices, all of which will be treated as proprietary. The contracting office, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking responses by May 15, 2026, with submissions accepted via email to Kyle Blazek at [email hidden]. A base contract period of three years is anticipated, with the potential for up to four one-year option periods, and suppliers are expected to provide delivery lead times and confirm their capacity to meet guaranteed minimum order requirements, which typically range from one to ten percent of annual forecasted demand. While no formal pricing, quantities, or CLINs are specified in this pre-solicitation phase, price reasonableness will be evaluated using commercial sales data in accordance with FAR guidelines. The contract does not specify packaging, marking, inspection criteria beyond commercial standards, invoicing methods, or payment details, and the evaluation approach remains undefined, though an LPTA basis is plausible given the commercial item focus. No socioeconomic set-asides are indicated, and offerors must provide their CAGE code and size status if applicable, but no prior representations or certifications have been submitted.