This is a notice of intent to solicit and negotiate with one or a limited number of sources for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for NSN ****, a filter, element, fluid, specifically designed for aircraft use. The contract will have a 5-year base period with an estimated annual quantity of **** each. Production units will be FOB: destination, with inspection and acceptance at origin. The item is critical but not a critical safety item, and surge requirements apply. A Qualified Products List (QPL) is in effect. The government possesses technical data for this QPL part. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The government is not using commercial item acquisition policies for this solicitation. A reverse auction may be conducted, and offerors are encouraged to review tutorials on the Procurex system. Contractors must be registered in SAM. gov to receive an award. The final award decision will consider price, past performance, and other factors. The estimated solicitation issue date is April 16, 2026, at which time technical data will be available via cFolders on DIBBS. The solicitation will be available in PDF format on DIBBS.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the contract award or service commencement.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty requirements.
The bid notice states that The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
The bid notice mentions that in order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, contractors must be registered in the system for award management sam. gov. It also states that QPL applies, indicating a need to meet Qualified Products List requirements.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice states that all proposals received within forty five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract, only an estimated annual quantity.