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41--FILTER ELEMENT,AIR CON

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring air filter elements under classification code 41. Air filter elements are consumable components used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, industrial equipment, and military vehicles and machinery to remove particulates from air streams. These items fall under NAICS 333415—Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. See the solicitation for specific quantities, technical specifications, and delivery requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to certified HUBZone small-business concerns. To qualify, your business must:

• Be designated as "small" under NAICS 333415 (size standard for this code typically based on employee count; see the solicitation for the specific standard)
• Be certified as a HUBZone small business in the Small Business Administration's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and SAM.gov at the time of bid submission
• Maintain its principal office in a qualified HUBZone and employ 35% or more of total workforce from HUBZones, or meet the employee-residency requirements for businesses owned by eligible Indian tribes or Alaska Native Corporations

Non-HUBZone small businesses, other socioeconomic set-aside firms, and large businesses are ineligible. Joint ventures may participate if they meet HUBZone requirements and comply with affiliation rules under 13 CFR 126. structured appropriately. Verification of HUBZone status occurs through SBA's electronic database—no self-certification is accepted.

How to put together a competitive bid

Confirm eligibility first. Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and your HUBZone certification is current. Lapses in either will disqualify your bid automatically.

Obtain the full specifications. Filter elements in DLA supply chains typically require conformance to military or commercial standards (such as A-A-59528 or specific OEM technical drawings). Request the solicitation package immediately to review performance requirements, dimensions, filtration efficiency ratings, and acceptance testing protocols.

Assess your manufacturing or sourcing capacity. NAICS 333415 covers manufacturers; if you are a dealer or distributor bidding as a nonmanufacturer, you must comply with the nonmanufacturer rule: submit an item from a small-business manufacturer or obtain a waiver of that requirement. See the solicitation for manufacturer size requirements and any brand-name justifications.

Price strategically. Combined synopsis/solicitation notices typically signal simplified acquisition procedures. Research historical pricing for comparable national stock numbers through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or the Federal Procurement Data System. Factor in DLA's standard terms: prompt payment discounts, FOB destination requirements, and potential long-term contract durations with economic price adjustment clauses.

Prepare required certifications. Beyond HUBZone, DLA solicitations routinely require representations on Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, Trade Agreements Act compliance, and supply chain risk management. Complete these accurately to avoid rejection.

Next steps

Download the full solicitation package from SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E827T0458. Review all attachments, technical specifications, and clauses before preparing your offer. The response deadline is November 12, 2026—allow adequate time for SAM.gov technical issues or required clarifications. Submit questions through the channels specified in the solicitation well before any deadline for inquiries.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →