Filter element, wate

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a specific Filter Element (NSN 7H-4610-014136041) with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 004. The solicitation indicates a non-competitive procurement under FAR 6.302-1, as the government does not own the data rights to reproduce or competitively source the part. Potential vendors have 45 days from the March 20, 2025 publication date to submit their capability statements or proposals, with a formal response deadline of April 7, 2025. The government will evaluate submissions to determine whether to proceed with a sole-source contract or potentially open the procurement to competition. Interested contractors must demonstrate their ability to provide the specific filter element meeting the referenced technical specifications.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for small businesses or other priority vendors. The procurement calls for a quantity of 6 units to be delivered FOB Origin, with delivery and pricing details to be negotiated during the procurement process. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract appears to be for a specialized water purification equipment component with limited sourcing options. The government has explicitly determined that purchasing data rights or reverse engineering the part would be uneconomical, suggesting a targeted procurement approach. All responsible sources are invited to express interest, though the ultimate contract award remains at the government's discretion.