43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUI

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4498 seeks a commercial item, FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID, identified by NSN 4330011028896, for delivery under an indefinite-delivery contract with an estimated annual quantity of 988 units. The item is designated as a commercial item and must comply with strict environmental and safety standards: Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds may not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with the product except in specific functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified chemical reagents; portable devices containing mercury must be shock-proof and include a secondary containment boundary as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Deliveries are FOB origin within the continental United States with a 270-day delivery window and a zero variance tolerance on quantity. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over ASTM standards; palletization must follow RP001, and all packaging must be labeled with the correct unit of issue and quantity per unit pack. The contract requires electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and mandates that all subcontractors flow down hazardous material, packaging, and labeling requirements. The solicitation incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business representation, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainability, hazardous material identification, and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 with approved deviations. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal by August 4, 2026, and the point of contact is Bryan Fair of DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain. The contract has no established unit price and is valued at an estimated maximum of $350,000, with a guaranteed minimum order of 148 units once awarded, though the full contract value remains contingent upon task order issuances. All deliveries are subject to inspection and acceptance at destination, and the contracting officer retains oversight for compliance, administration, and payment via DoDAAC routing.