FILTER ELEMENT, FLUI

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-U-0339 is for the procurement of 172 units of a fluid filter element with NSN 2940-01-455-0026 under a unilateral indefinite-delivery contract, with an estimated annual demand of 172 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000. The delivery requirement is 168 days after the date of order, with shipments to be delivered FOB Origin as specified in the schedule, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The technical and quality standards are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by 'R' or 'I' numbers, which supersede ASTM D3951, and all packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, including proper palletization and unit pack quantities. The solicitation explicitly prohibits offers involving additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized, rendering such submissions ineligible for award. Offerors must validate their System for Award Management registration, provide small business and socioeconomic status representations, and comply with domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, including full disclosure if non-domestic materials are used. Cybersecurity compliance mandates adherence to NIST SP 800-171 under DFARS 252.240-7997, and contractors must also meet requirements for combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, radioactive material handling, and sustainable product standards. Payment and invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow, with fixed-price line items requiring both an invoice and receiving report, and all documentation must conform to DFARS Appendix F. The contract includes clauses on changes, default, subcontract flow-down, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and requires compliance with restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements and the prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements that limit employee reporting of illegal activity. Contractors must submit quotes by May 29, 2026, and are encouraged to provide quantity ranges to facilitate order consolidation, with non-bids requiring formal notification through DIBBS. Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement, including SAM registration, small business certifications, hazardous material disclosures, or cybersecurity safeguards, may disqualify an offer.