FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M126D61JW to CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES L (CAGE 0PJT5) for the procurement of 1,325 fluid filter elements, identified by NSN 4330014819949, under an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a maximum value of $350,000.00. The contract, issued as a total small business set-aside, requires delivery of the filter elements—designed as diesel fuel heater/filter/water separators—within 81 days after award, with FOB origin terms and inspection and acceptance taking place at destination. The item is a restricted source, requiring government engineering approval for any source or configuration changes, and compliance with strict technical specifications outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including R-numbers RP001, RQ011, and RQ002. All deliverables must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with specific packaging codes, preservation methods, and palletization per RP001. Barcoding is mandatory, and hazardous materials must carry labels compliant with DFARS 252.223-7001 and OSHA standards, while ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited. Transportation by sea requires U.S.-flag vessels, with 45-day pre-shipment notifications and detailed post-shipment documentation as mandated by 252.247-7023. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and immediately report any safety issues. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and payments may be offset for federal debts. The contract includes clauses for equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, and authorization and consent for intellectual property, each with specified alternates and deviations. The awardee must maintain its small business status and provide complete representations of its UEI and CAGE code, with no subcontracting allowed without government approval.