16--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUI

The contract, identified by solicitation number SPE4A726R0138 and titled “16--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUI,” is an award notice issued by DLA Aviation under the Department of Defense, with the contracting office located in Richmond, Virginia, 23237. The nature of the procurement centers on a filter element intended for aviation use, governed by stringent quality and source approval protocols outlined in the Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook. The procurement process requires full compliance with source approval requests (SAR) submission standards, including the provision of detailed technical documentation such as Inspection Method Sheets, Process/Operation Sheets, and travel records that demonstrate manufacturing control and traceability. The supplier must possess a valid CAGE code and demonstrate capability through documented quality systems, including AS 9100 certification, NADCAP accreditation for specialized processes, implementation of Statistical Process Control, and rigorous tooling and traceability controls. All items must be produced under validated procedures, with critical characteristics supported by objective evidence including test reports, calibration records traceable to NIST standards, and validated inspection criteria referenced from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 and DFARS Part 246. Packaging and marking must adhere to military standards where specified, with preservation techniques applied to prevent deterioration, and shipping documentation following internal and external labeling protocols. Performance is directed to the designated place of performance in Richmond, VA, with no explicit delivery schedule or FOB terms stated, though contract performance records must be retained for three to seven years post-delivery depending on whether the item is classified as a Critical Safety Item or Critical Aviation Item. Financial details, including contract value, CLINs, or invoicing methods, are not disclosed in the available documentation, and the award basis—whether LPTA, trade-off, or best value—is not specified. The contracting officer retains final acceptance authority, with suppliers responsible for 100% verification of critical characteristics unless otherwise authorized. There are no stated socioeconomic set-asides, size status certifications, or Unique Entity ID (UEI) requirements, with compliance focused exclusively on technical, quality, and source approval criteria. Personnel involved in the manufacturing and inspection process must be certified, and all documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format, with no formal deadline provided beyond adherence to the SAR submission protocol.