FILTER ELEMENT, FLUI

The contract awarded to PATTERSON COONEY INC (CAGE 9U103) under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-216A by the Defense Logistics Agency is a simplified acquisition for the procurement of three units of a fluid filter element (NSN 4330015620946) at a total contract price of $744.00, with an award date of July 30, 2026, and delivery required within 96 days of award under FOB Origin terms. Performance is centered at the DLA distribution center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, where government personnel will inspect and accept the supplied items upon arrival. All packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA RP001 for palletization, while labeling and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding and hazard communication compliance under 29 CFR 1910.1200 for any hazardous materials. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contractor is required to provide employment eligibility verification, comply with combating human trafficking and equal opportunity standards, and ensure all subcontracting activities meet commercial products and services regulations. The contract incorporates a wide range of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, sustainable product requirements, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, all governed by Deviation 2026-00038. The contractor must also maintain proper representations regarding small business status, entity identification via UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any involvement with covered defense equipment or joint ventures. No specific technical specifications beyond packaging and labeling are detailed, and while pricing for the single CLIN is listed, the unit price is not provided, implying the total value was derived from prior pricing benchmarks. The contract does not include option periods or multiple award structures, and no attachments or formal evaluation factors were specified in the award documentation.