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FILTER, FLUID / NSN 1650-01-071-2389 / F-16 AIRCRAFT
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing and supplying a specific fluid filter (NSN 1650-01-071-2389) used primarily in F-16 aircraft. This effort, classified under NAICS code 336413, focuses on determining potential vendors who can provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the production of the filter, including component manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping. Suppliers may also need to manage supply chain logistics, address production forecasting, handle long-lead parts procurement, and mitigate issues related to diminishing manufacturing sources. Currently, only Pall Aeropower Corp. (CAGE 18350) is an approved source for this filter, so any new contractors interested in supplying this item must apply for source approval. This announcement is a sources sought synopsis, not a solicitation, and is solely for gathering capability information to inform future procurement strategies. Responses, which are voluntary and at no cost to the government, should include detailed company information and tailored capability statements demonstrating organizational and staffing qualifications. The government will use this input to assess market capacity, evaluate the availability of financial and technical resources, and consider the ability to implement effective project management under a performance-based contracting approach. Based on market responses, the procurement may be set aside for small businesses, open for full competition, and could result in multiple awards. Interested parties must submit their responses by May 27, 2026, via email to the designated government point of contact.
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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS
The DLA AVIATION is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for NSN 1650-01-071-2389: FILTER, FLUID The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413.
THERE IS NO POSTED SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 05/27/2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL.
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL.
APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.
The specific requirement for this effort is below:
The specific requirement for this effort is below:
Part Number: PALL AEROPOWER CORP. (CAGE 18350), p/n AD-A529-10
Nomenclature: FILTER, FLUID
NSN: 1650-01-071-2389
Estimated Requirement: LTC – 5 YEAR BASE PERIOD
There are no other approved sources at this time.
Any other interested contractor would have to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source by the assigned ESA. DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data on this part.
