05F | c/KC-135 | filter, fluid

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring fluid filters (NSN 1650-000677094) for aircraft hydraulic, vacuum, and de-icing system components under an unrestricted indefinite quantity contract. The specific item being procured is a filter manufactured by Pall Aeropower Corporation (Part Number AC-2291-104). This procurement will establish a base contract period of three years with no renewal options. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about February 23, 2026, and will be available exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) in PDF format; interested vendors should monitor DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp for the formal release. The response deadline is March 26, 2026, providing potential contractors with approximately one month to prepare and submit their proposals.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors on an unrestricted basis. Pall Aeropower Corporation is identified as the known manufacturer of the specified component, which may inform competitive positioning for contractors in the supply chain. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units, with delivery required within 365 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance taking place at the origin point and FOB terms also at origin. While specific budget information or award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the moderate annual quantity and three-year base period suggest a contract of modest to moderate value. Contractors interested in pursuing this opportunity should prepare to access the formal solicitation documents through DIBBS and ensure compliance with all specified delivery and inspection requirements.