FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract pertains to the procurement of a fluid filter element identified by NSN 1650-01-503-5147 and part numbers 16VH017-6 and AC-A529F-221, issued under solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0859 as a total small business set-aside. The total quantity required is 3,468 units, split into two line items of 343 and 3,125 units, with delivery due in 427 days after contract award. Pricing is Firm Fixed Price with zero variance allowable in quantity. All supplies must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede all other standards including ASTM D3951. Critical manufacturing tolerances are specified, including a spring diameter requirement between 1.825 and 1.835 inches, with a recommendation against using the maximum tolerance. The item is designated as a critical application requiring heightened quality control by the manufacturer. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and palletization must follow RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Sampling plans must conform to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances permitted in the sample unless otherwise contracted, and verification levels for specified attributes are fixed at VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with FOB origin. Packaging must be marked in accordance with government specifications and shipped to two DLA distribution depots in Utah and Pennsylvania as designated by the parcel post and freight shipping addresses. Export control does not apply. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense under the ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division, with Sara Duran Campos as the primary point of contact.