FILTER ELEMENT, FLUI

This contract is for the procurement of a filter element designated as AC-2291E-10 and AC-2291EB-10 manufactured by PALL AEROPOWER CORPORATION, with NSN 1650-00-966-7800, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-552B. A quantity of 83 units is required, to be delivered within 174 days after order award, with FOB origin terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer at the manufacturer’s location. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, in accordance with RQ009, with the manufacturer required to maintain a quality system compliant with ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an approved zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are treated as major. Acceptance requires zero non-conformances in the sample lot unless otherwise stated, and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 may be used only to determine sample size. Government identification must be stripped from rejected items, and packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, with all labeling and marking conforming to MIL-STD-129, prioritizing over ASTM where conflicts exist. Palletization follows DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The product is designated as a critical application item, and the supplier must comply with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override any conflicting standards. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and compliance with FAR 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Additional compliance obligations include disclosure of information under FAR 252.204-7000, whistleblower rights notification, prohibitions on mandatory arbitration and internal confidentiality agreements, and adherence to transportation regulations under FAR 252.247-7023. Deliveries must be shipped to DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill AFB, Utah, with the original required delivery date set for February 18, 2027, and an anticipated ship date of April