43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID

This contract specifies the procurement of 42 fluid filter elements with NSN 4330016596980 and part number 130009-219-4, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-229H, issued by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain. The item is designated as a critical application product requiring strict compliance with technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions effective as of the solicitation issue or award date controlling depending on acquisition size. Delivery is required 168 days after order placement, targeting a need ship date of January 19, 2027, with the original delivery deadline set for March 7, 2027. Goods must be delivered FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, which is the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract mandates individual packaging of each unit under MIL-STD-2073-1E, requiring die-cut cushioning material to immobilize the item, evenly distribute weight, and prevent container puncture. Container flaps must fully overlap, and closures must prevent bottoming out or penetration. Palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), and all markings must comply with MIL-STD-129, including a special marking specification indicating “ARROW UP OPEN THIS SIDE, DO NOT DROP OR THROW.” Preservation must be conducted using aerosol method AE in a dry storage environment. Barcoding and labeling for logistics tracking are mandatory. The contractor is obligated to submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials supplied and must comply with applicable hazardous materials labeling regulations. All submissions and invoices must occur electronically via DIBBS and WAWF, respectively. The contract includes clauses related to equal opportunity, human trafficking prevention, employment eligibility, sustainable products, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 with deviation), subcontracting for commercial items (with deviation), whistleblower rights, and disclosure of information. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code if supplying covered telecommunications equipment and must represent their small business status, including socioeconomic categories such as WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone if applicable. No contract pricing or total value is specified in the solicitation.