FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract is for the procurement of two fluid filter elements, identified by NSN 4330012682479 and part number 46560, under solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5989, issued by the Department of Defense's LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament office. The item must be delivered within 20 days after the date of order, fob origin, with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Packaging and labeling must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking, barcoding, and shipment identification, while the packaging itself must meet ASTM D3951 standards, unless superseded by more stringent requirements in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence. Palletization must adhere to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements, and each unit must be marked with the correct Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack as specified. The delivery destination is the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, with shipment required via the fastest traceable means excluding parcel post, and a specific military shipment designation RDD 555 applies. The contract is structured as a fixed-price acquisition under simplified acquisition procedures, governed by FAR clauses including 52.213-4 for simplified acquisitions, 52.249-8 for default, 52.246-2 for inspection of supplies, and 52.227-1 Alternate II for authorization and consent on documentation. Special requirements mandate compliance with DFARS 252.223-7001 for hazard warning labels, ensuring alignment with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard unless exempted under other federal statutes, with labels subject to pre-award review. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and provide accurate socioeconomic status representations. Invoicing must occur exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using approved document types such as the Invoice and Receiving Report or Invoice 2in1. The contracting officer, Anna-Rachelle Betts, serves as the primary point of contact, and all compliance documentation and representations must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the response deadline of August 17, 2026. The contract type remains unspecified pending award and is subject to deviation 2026-0