FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-233A issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks nine fluid filter elements identified by NSN 4330-01-357-2519 through a simplified acquisition process, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The requirement is for delivery to the DLA New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a firm delivery schedule of 192 days after receipt of order, targeting a need ship date of February 15, 2027, under FOB origin terms. Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding is strictly mandated, requiring specific preservation methods, container types, and labeling conforming to federal hazardous material regulations and radioactive material notification thresholds. All shipments must be accompanied by properly completed Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award, and contractors must disclose any hazardous materials including hexavalent chromium, while also ensuring compliance with U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean transport and electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing equal opportunity, human trafficking prevention, employment verification, sustainable products, inspection, default, changes, subcontracting, and cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements and protection of covered contractor information systems. Offerors must represent their small business status and provide Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes, with specific disclosures required for defense telecommunications equipment and socioeconomic certifications. Contract administration is governed by mandatory electronic payment submission through WAWF, with payment and accounting details to be confirmed upon award. The solicitation implies a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation approach, where technical compliance with packaging, marking, safety data, and material restrictions are non-negotiable prerequisites for award, with price serving as the primary differentiator among qualified respondents.