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The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research to establish an Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract (IQC/LTC) for Filter Element, Flu units classified under NSN 4330-015388020. Potential suppliers are invited to submit information regarding their manufacturing capabilities, business classifications, and interest in pursuing this contract by April 7, 2026. The government requires vendors to provide detailed pricing information across multiple quantity break ranges, delivery timelines, and certifications regarding Cost or Pricing Data for contracts potentially exceeding $2,000,000, with commercial items requiring demonstration of price reasonableness through published catalogs and unredacted commercial sales history. Additionally, suppliers must identify whether they are original manufacturers or alternative sources and specify any minimum delivery order quantities or production limitations. This market research phase precedes formal solicitation and aims to gather information necessary to develop an acquisition strategy that benefits both the warfighter and potential contractors.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside contract and currently recognizes two pre-approved manufacturers: Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (CAGE 26916, Part Number 034-005558-0001) and Brownell Ltd. (CAGE K3649, Part Number BLD9399). The government estimates an annual demand of 10,598 units for this filter element, indicating substantial volume requirements. The anticipated contract structure includes a three-year base period with single option years thereafter, though the total award value is not specified in the pre-solicitation notice. Responses should be submitted directly to Taura Mitchell at TAURA.MITCHELL@DLA.MIL, with the response deadline of April 7, 2026 allowing five business days for interested parties to provide their market feedback and capability information.