Filter Element, Flui
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City is soliciting for a filter element, fluid—a component used in aircraft and ground support equipment to maintain hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, or other fluid system cleanliness. DLA Aviation serves as the primary supply chain manager for the Department of Defense's aviation requirements, procuring spare parts and consumables to support military readiness. Filter elements in this classification code (2945: Aircraft, Airframe Structural Components) are typically consumable maintenance items subject to routine replacement intervals based on flight hours, cycles, or calendar time.
NAICS 336412 designates "Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing," though DLA frequently uses this code for related aerospace components when no more specific classification applies. The actual item specifications—filter media type, micron rating, flow capacity, temperature range, and applicable military or aerospace standards—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Oklahoma City |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRTA1-26-Q-0468 |
| NAICS | 336412 |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside. Any responsible offeror—regardless of business size or socioeconomic status—may submit a bid, including small businesses, large manufacturers, and nontraditional defense contractors. The absence of a set-aside means small businesses compete directly with established defense suppliers.
For small businesses considering this opportunity, evaluate whether you can meet DLA Aviation's qualification requirements for aerospace components, which typically include:
- Quality systems: AS9100 certification or equivalent quality management standards are commonly required for aviation items
- Source approval: First-time suppliers to DLA Aviation may need to undergo technical review or qualification testing
- Traceability: Aerospace components require lot traceability, material certifications, and documentation to military or industry specifications
If you are a small manufacturer without prior DLA experience, assess whether teaming with an existing qualified supplier or pursuing a subcontracting arrangement better serves your entry strategy.
How to put together a competitive bid
DLA solicitations for consumable aviation items typically emphasize total evaluated price and past performance. Structure your bid around these factors:
Pricing strategy: DLA frequently purchases filter elements under multi-year or indefinite-delivery contracts with economic price adjustment clauses. Review whether the solicitation contemplates a single delivery, fixed requirements, or estimated quantities. Examine your material costs—filter media, housings, gaskets—against potential alternatives that meet minimum specifications.
Technical compliance: Filter elements must conform to detailed performance specifications. Substantiate claims with test data, material certifications, and cross-reference to any approved manufacturer part numbers. Deviations from specifications require explicit requests for technical evaluation and risk rejection.
Past performance: If you have supplied DLA, other DoD components, or commercial aerospace customers with similar filters, document delivery reliability, quality acceptance rates, and any defect history.
Small business considerations: While no set-aside applies, highlight any small business status in your SAM.gov profile, as this may factor into subcontracting plans or future socioeconomic evaluations. Consider whether your small business can offer responsiveness advantages—shorter lead times, engineering flexibility—that offset potential scale disadvantages.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRTA1-26-Q-0468 to obtain item specifications, delivery requirements, packaging standards, and clause provisions
- Verify deadline: Responses are due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time—allow adequate time for SAM.gov registration, technical proposal preparation, and any required sample submissions
- Assess qualification burden: Determine whether source approval, first-article testing, or special inspection requirements apply before committing proposal resources
View the official notice on SAM.gov →