Solicitation: Fluid Filter Element (NSN: 4330-01-477-7985)

Invitation for Bids:

1.  The attached Invitation for Bids (IFB), W912CH-26-B-0005, is intended to result in the award of a five year requirements, firm-fixed-price contract with  for the Element Fluid Fitler, National Stock Number (NSN): 4330-01-477-7985, associated with part numbers/given CAGE: CP-20452-J/31381; I-420MMA/13573, with part number CM420/87405 being the preferred choice.

2.  This IFB is unrestricted.

3.  There is a Military Performance Specification associated with this procurement: MIL-PRF-32233D. This Specification is distribution code "A", which is approved for public release and distribution is unlimited. Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. 

4.  Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand the entire IFB, including Sections L and M, prior to submitting a bid for evaluation.  The Government will evaluate bids without discussions and does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in any bid.  Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of a bid is to be contained within the bid submission.

5.  Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout the IFB. Failure to complete any of these items may result in the rejection of a bid.

6.  Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all IFB amendments by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids. If the IFB is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. Please see Section A.5 and FAR 52.214-3: Amendments to IFBs for additional information.

7.  All questions pertaining to the IFB shall be submitted via e-mail to the following personnel by 2 June 2025 at 5 PM local time (Warren, MI):

Nikhil Patel
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

-and-

Diana Jones
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: diana.jones47.civ@army.mil

8. Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on 11 June 2026 at 1 PM EST local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via e-mail no later than 48 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Nikhil Patel
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

-and-
Diana Jones
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: diana.jones47.civ@army.mil

Responses will be furnished via a Q&A log posting to SAM.gov or as an IFB amendment, if the information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack thereof would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Please see FAR 52.214-6: Explanation to Prospective Bidders for additional information. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date noted above, prior to IFB close.