FILTER BODY, FLUID

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-X954 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of one filter body, fluid (NSN 1650-00-756-4992) under an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a five-year base period and no options, establishing a guaranteed minimum order of 20 units annually for a total of 100 units over the contract term, with a maximum contract value of $350,000. Delivery is required 221 days after the date of order at destination, with FOB destination terms placing all transportation costs and risks on the vendor until receipt by the government at the final delivery point. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans with zero non-conformances permitted unless otherwise stated, and critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at verification levels VII, IV, and II or with AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. The vendor must comply with all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other standards, and packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, including palletization and labeling per MIL-STD-129 with physical identification of bare items as required by RQ017. Pricing is firm fixed price with no variance allowed, and payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow with electronic funds transfer, including provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and prompt payment discounts. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering termination for convenience, default, safeguarding of information systems, prohibition of certain foreign technologies, combating trafficking, employment eligibility, payment terms, disputes, and subcontractor protections, along with specific requirements prohibiting hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials use. Offers are evaluated on a best-value trade-off basis with past performance—particularly SPRS assessments, quality history, and delivery compliance—weighted more heavily than price, and the solicitation requires full compliance with SAM.gov representations, trade agreements certification, counterfeit part avoidance, and other statutory obligations, all submitted via DIBBS or email under strict file size limits.