CARTRIDGE, WATER DEMINERALIZER, ION EXCHAN

Solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3892 is a request for quotations issued by DLA Troop Support for the procurement of four water demineralizer ion exchange cartridges, NSN 4610-00-998-8279. These commercial off-the-shelf items, specifically Thermo Fisher Scientific part number D17202, are designated as critical application items used on AN/TPS-43 and AN/TPS-75 radar units. The items have a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months and must be delivered FOB Origin to Hill AFB, Utah, with a required delivery date of December 25, 2026, and a need ship date of March 15, 2027. The contract mandates strict packaging and marking standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Due to the nature of the product, containers must carry a prominent warning that the cartridge is rapidly rendered useless when exposed to air and should not be opened until immediate use. Hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard and ICAO requirements. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and the contractor must maintain performance test certificates and reports for three years. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and adherence to the Buy American Act and various DFARS cybersecurity and telecommunications prohibitions.