43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID

The contract is for the procurement of 440 fluid filter elements under NSN 4330-01-492-5252 through a solicitation issued by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain under number SPE7M1-26-U-4333. The procurement follows an indefinite-delivery contract structure with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum order of 66 units, though no unit price is specified in the contract line item data. Performance is governed by a 167-day delivery timeline after order issuance and is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. The item must comply with strict packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling and barcoding, and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), with specific codes applied for container type, cushioning, and preservation methods. Hazard communication is mandated per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, requiring proper labeling of hazardous materials with prior submission of non-exempt labels for approval. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from direct contact with the product except in limited, explicitly authorized cases such as functional components in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, with portable devices containing mercury required to have shockproof designs and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract enforces cybersecurity and data protection requirements through DFARS clauses including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and NIST SP 800-171 assessment mandates, alongside strict prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, communist Chinese military company-sourced items, and unauthorized telecommunications equipment. Compliance with employment and ethical standards is required including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment verification, and whistleblower protections. Electronic invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and payment processing is routed via DoDAAC codes yet to be finalized in the award documentation. The solicitation requires electronic submission through DIBBS by July 23, 2026, and incorporates reference to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements for all applicable specifications. No attachments or evaluation factors are formally listed, and offeror representations concerning size status, socioeconomic categories, or UEI