FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-U-0496 is a Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of a fluid filter element, identified by NSN 2940015661155 and part numbers 940872Q and 12KP405, with an estimated quantity of 139 units. This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract governed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain, with award intended for a total small business concern as defined by FAR 19.5. Delivery is required FOB origin within 62 days of order issuance, with no quantity variance permitted, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and be palletized in accordance with DLA’s RP001, while marking and labeling must fully comply with MIL-STD-129, with all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over any other standard. The contract mandates electronic invoice submission exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with payment routed via designated DoDAACs. The solicitation includes a full spectrum of FAR and DFARS clauses, including deviations for cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and cyber incident reporting, with specific emphasis on the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012. The prohibition of telecommunications equipment from designated Chinese military companies, restrictions on former DoD officials' compensation, whistleblower rights notifications, and requirements for Unique Entity ID and CAGE code disclosures are all enforced. The contract ceiling is set at $350,000, though the unit price is not specified, and the quantity is non-binding; no option clauses or delivery schedules are defined beyond the initial estimate. Offerors must submit electronic proposals via the DLA BSM Internet Bid Board System by August 7, 2026, and are required to affirm size and socioeconomic status, particularly for HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and SDB certifications, and to comply with all applicable hazardous material, cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and information security mandates as detailed in the special contract requirements and referenced standards.