41--FILTER ELEMENT,AIR

This contract specifies the procurement of an air filter element classified as Class 1, Size 15AF in accordance with MIL-PRF-16552F, with technical and quality requirements governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. First Article Testing is mandatory, and the contractor must submit filter drawings for approval unless they were previously approved within the last three years. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item with potential exposure to Covered Defense Information, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless explicitly exempted for specific functional components such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or weapon systems, with additional containment requirements for portable mercury-containing devices per NAVSEA standards. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a directive to avoid plastics in packaging, cushioning, or dunnage whenever feasible. The unit of issue is each (EA), and the order quantity is 113 units with no variance allowed. Delivery is FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. The required delivery date is 208 days from contract award, and the delivery destination is the DLA San Joaquin Reception Warehouse in Tracy, California. A separate line item for First Article Testing is included with a quantity of one unit, representing the test requirement—no separate charge is assumed unless specified, and failure to comply with FAT requirements may result in contract non-award. The solicitation number is SPE8E9-26-T-3117, issued under full and open competition, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and a need ship date of September 17, 2026.