43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID

Requirement Overview

The acquisition covers NSN 4330-01-409-0092. For this item, engineering source approval by the design control activity is required to ensure the continued quality and performance of the part. The approved source(s) retain essential data rights, proprietary manufacturing information, and technical knowledge that are not available to the Government in an economically feasible manner. As a result, the Government does not possess sufficient technical data to enable full and open competition.

Specifications, plans or drawings are not available.

Item procured in accordance with:     
UNITED FILTERS INTERNATIONAL, LLC (77807) P/N: UPDN20R40PE
FILTER TECHNOLOGY, INC (3KUY8) P/N: CWP20A40PEP
PALL TRINCOR (9Z448) P/N: U20-AW40U-EC1U

Contract Structure
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support proposes a fixed-price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with annual price adjustment provisions for the out-year pricing. The resulting long-term indefinite quantity contract will include:
•    One-year base period.
•    Four single year option period.
•    Shipments to various military depot locations within established minimum and maximum quantity limits, on an as-needed basis.

Acquisition Approach
•    Procured under FAR Part 12.
•    Solicited as full and open competition after exclusion of sources pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3201 and implemented by FAR 6.2 as a total small business set-aside.
•    Applicable NAICS: 333998; Small Business size standard: 700 employees.
•    Item is subject to the Buy American Act.

Solicitation Details
•    Available June 3, 2026, at: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp/
•    Quantity Increments and delivery schedule will be noted in the RFP.
•    Issued under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program.
•    Inspection/acceptance will be at destination (identified in the Schedule of Supplies).
•    All responsible sources may submit an offer.
•    Evaluation factors: price, past performance, and delivery

Market Research

Based on market research this item is manufactured commercially; therefore, the Government is using the policies contained in FAR 12 in its solicitation for this item.  

Proposal Submission Instructions

Authorized methods for submitting proposals will be included in the solicitation:
1.    DIBBS Upload – Search for the solicitation, then click the red “offer” button on the results screen. (Users must be logged into DIBBS.) Guidance: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/solicitations/DIBBS-Upload-Offer-User-Help.pdf
2.    Email Proposals – Proposals, including modifications and revisions per FAR Subpart 15.107, may be submitted via electronic commerce methods.