FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract is for the procurement of a fluid filter element, identified by NSN 4330011989618 and part number AC-8300F-UP8ZY5, with a quantity of 15 units, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-205F. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with all technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements through RA001, while packaging and handling adhere strictly to RP001, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129 standards, including specific preservation methods, unit containers, and palletization guidelines. The delivery is FOB origin, with a requirement to ship by January 18, 2027, and full delivery completed within 178 days, with no tolerance for variance in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and the contractor must use WAWF to submit both invoice and receiving reports for payment. Strict prohibitions are in place against the intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except in explicitly exempted items like certain batteries and sensors, which must include secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates compliance with a broad range of federal regulations including safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, and requirements for employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, and trafficking in persons prevention. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide accurate socioeconomic representations including HUBZone status, submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, and adhere to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act provisions, with disclosure required for non-domestic content. The award may be made through an automated simplified acquisition process, subject to HUBZone price preference unless waived, and is ineligible for automated award if first article testing is required. All documentation, marking, and packaging must meet stringent military standards, and the delivery destination is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.