FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to Southern Automotive Wholesalers, Inc. (CAGE 1Y875) for the procurement of 71 fluid filter elements identified by NSN 2910150218663, with a total contract value of $3,834.00, effective July 27, 2026. The solicitation, SPE7L5-26-T-4517, was issued as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 332991 and operates under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, enabling automated award procedures. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement requiring delivery of the items FOB origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, no later than December 15, 2026, within 140 days of order receipt. Approved part sources include UFI Filters, Iveco Defence Vehicles, and MDF Technologies, all conforming to the DLA Technical and Quality Master List of Requirements, including specific quality control provisions like RQ011 for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The contract imposes stringent compliance requirements covering cybersecurity, environmental safety, and supply chain integrity. Mandatory clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information, 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements under deviation 2026-O0025, and 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation codes and prohibition of mercury compounds. The contractor must submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award and label any hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, unless an alternative statute applies. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF, with electronic invoicing required, and all representations in SAM must be current. The contract also includes prohibitions on mandatory arbitration agreements, trafficking in persons, and procurement from Communist Chinese military companies, and requires compliance with export control regulations and whistleblower protections. Point of contact for contract administration is Randy Ith of DLA Land and Maritime, with delivery acceptance occurring at destination under