Oil Filter

This solicitation, issued by Nashville Electric Service (NES) under the Request For Bid (RFB) number Z3930, seeks the procurement of 240 engine oil filters compatible with Cummins ISC series engines manufactured between 2008 and 2011. The core requirement is for filters meeting specific approved manufacturer part numbers: CUMMINS LF9009, FLEET LF9009, or CUMMINS 3401544. While alternate brands may be considered, bidders must provide detailed product literature and clearly indicate the brand quoted. Submissions are due electronically via the NES Bid Center by 2:00 PM local time on February 27, 2026, with delivery timing potentially factoring into award consideration. The place of performance and acceptance is Nashville, Tennessee, aligning with the purchaser’s location. The solicitation does not include formal Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, special contract requirements, or a defined evaluation factor section, but it implies evaluation on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis given the insistence on approved parts and delivery considerations. Neither pricing details nor contract value estimates are provided, and there is no mention of payment or invoicing procedures beyond submission through the Bid Center. The procurement lacks packaging, preservation, marking, or bar-coding requirements, and no inspection criteria beyond conformance to the approved part numbers are specified. The point of contact for procurement questions is Alan Martinez, reachable by phone or email. Overall, this solicitation represents a straightforward commercial acquisition focusing on compliance with specified parts, timely delivery, and streamlined submission through an electronic bidding platform.