43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUI

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4305 seeks 1,039 units of a filter element for engine fuel pump systems, identified by NSN 4330-00-471-8599, under a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 333998. The item is classified as a commercial item and is subject to strict technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specified R and I numbers governing compliance. It is a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the government design control activity, and no mercury or mercury-containing compounds may be intentionally added or come into direct contact with the hardware, except in limited cases such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or specific naval systems, where mercury must be contained in shock-proof devices with secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Alternate offerors must submit comprehensive documentation per MIL-T-31000, including all manufacturing drawings, detailed operation and inspection sheets, identification of critical process sources including forgings and castings, and a shock test report conforming to MIL-S-901 and DI-ENVR-80706. If reverse engineering is employed, a full engineering analysis detailing sampling methods, data, tolerance deviations, and acceptance rationale must be provided. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using cellulose acetate wrap, D3 unit containers, E5 intermediate containers, and a U pack code, with all hazardous materials labeled per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and specific DLA packaging instructions. Delivery is due within 90 days of award, with FOB origin terms and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. The contract is an indefinite delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum quantity of 155 units. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, with accelerated payments required to small business subcontractors. Contractors must comply with DFARS cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171 and reporting cyber incidents, and must affirm representations regarding small business status, UEI, CAGE codes, and compliance with whistleblower rights and former DoD official compensation restrictions. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by the July