FILTER ELEMENT, AIR

This contract solicits six air filter elements identified by NSN 4130016761039 and part number 1406.25 from THE FILTER FACTORY INC, issued under solicitation SPE8E8-26-T-5064 by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction & Equipment. The requirement is for delivery FOB origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a delivery window of 167 days from issuance, originally due January 17, 2027, and a need ship date of February 1, 2027. The unit of issue is each, with no variance allowed in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-1, and packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, including specific codes for packaging methods, cushioning, unit containers, and packing codes. Marking follows MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. The contract incorporates all technical and quality specifications from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by 'R' or 'I' numbers, accessible via the official DLA website, and includes provisions for covered defense information. Offers are subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of $150,000, mandating disclosure if non-domestic materials are used. Additive manufactured items are prohibited unless specifically authorized, and failure to submit a compliant Safety Data Sheet prior to award results in disqualification. Contractors must register with DLA’s AMPS system to access VSM and ship to DLA, and cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 apply. All submissions must be made through DIBBS by August 17, 2026, and the Government may use an automated award process if no first article testing is required. Invoicing must occur via WAWF, with required receiving reports and invoices submitted either separately or as a combo document. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105. The offeror must also certify compliance with telecommunications equipment restrictions under FAR 52.204-24 and maintain current SAM representations. Payment