Filter element, fluid

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking sources capable of manufacturing filter elements for fluid applications, identified by multiple part numbers and National Stock Numbers (NSN 4330-01-408-7026). This pre-solicitation notice invites qualified manufacturers to provide information regarding their production capabilities for the specified filter element components. Interested parties are required to submit details about potential manufacturers, including their geographic location and points of contact, to support the government's source identification process. The evaluation will focus on identifying viable manufacturing sources capable of producing the required filter elements to meet military supply chain needs. Responses to this pre-solicitation inquiry must be submitted by March 16, 2026, providing a one-week window for industry to identify and report qualified manufacturers.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, making it open to all eligible manufacturers regardless of business classification. The notice does not specify a particular award value, budget range, or production quantity requirements, as the primary objective at this pre-solicitation stage is to identify qualified sources rather than solicit formal proposals. The filter element falls under NAICS code 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 4330 (Centrifugals, Separators, and Pressure and Vacuum Filters), indicating the technical classification of the required product. Interested parties should direct their inquiries and source information to Carlos Oquendo at carlos.oquendo@dla.mil. This pre-solicitation represents an early phase of the procurement process designed to establish the industrial base for potential future contract solicitations.