FILTER, FLUID / NSN 1650-01-071-2389 / F16 AIRCRAFT
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The contract anticipates establishing a five-year Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a fluid filter, NSN 1650-01-071-2389, used in F16 aircraft. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units, with production and inspection occurring at the destination. Though the item is critical, it is not classified as a Critical Safety Item, and surge quantities do not apply. The procurement will initially be restricted due to the sole approved source being Pall Aeropower Corp., with no complete technical data available at DLA Weapons Support - Richmond. Other suppliers wishing to participate must submit a Source Approval Request for consideration. This solicitation is issued by DLA Aviation, and while it is not open to unrestricted competition, the Government will consider any proposals or expressions of interest received within 45 days after publication to determine if further competition is warranted. The Government has opted not to use commercial item acquisition policies for this requirement. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (sam.gov) to be considered. The estimated solicitation release date is June 15, 2026, and the solicitation will be available electronically through DIBBS. Awards will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and other factors outlined in the solicitation. The primary point of contact is Christopher Rose at DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia.
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An Unrestricted solicitation will be issued to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for NSN 1650-01-071-2389, a FILTER, FLUID. The award will be for a 5-year base period. The Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) is 40 EACH. Production units will be FOB: Destination; Inspection /Acceptance: Destination. Item is critical but not deemed a Critical Safety Item. Surge does not apply.
The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. The sole approved source is Pall Aeropower Corp. (CAGE 18350) in accordance with part number AD-A529-10. DLA Weapons Support - Richmond does NOT possess complete technical data on this part.
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.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, contractors must be registered in the System For Award Management (sam.gov). The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The estimated solicitation issue date is 06/15/2026.
A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. Choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requesters.