FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID

The contract pertains to the procurement of 81 fluid filter elements under NSN 4330-12-417-6825, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-232V, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The acquisition is part of a streamlined procurement process, potentially eligible for automated award under FAR 53.215-1(a), suggesting a focus on low-dollar commercial items, and is structured as a fixed-price contract. Delivery is mandated to occur by January 19, 2027, with a full contractual delivery window of 165 days after award, and items must be shipped FOB Origin to the designated destination at 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA, under freight shipping and parcel post addresses provided. The total estimated contract value, derived from partial line-item pricing, is $168,998, though this does not include the unpriced filter element quantity and any potential options. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using preservation method 31 (CLNG/DRY:1), wrap material GB, and the Special Marking Code 33 for shelf-life control. Barcoding and labeling are mandatory, with hazardous material compliance governed by 29 CFR 1910.1200, requiring submission of safety data sheets and hazard labels prior to award, while exempting items regulated under specific federal statutes. Prohibited materials include hexavalent chromium and ozone-depleting chemicals, and the contract prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment from Chinese entities such as Huawei and ZTE. Contractors are required to comply with extensive cybersecurity and federal regulatory obligations, including implementing NIST SP 800-171 safeguards for Controlled Unclassified Information, reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, and adhering to export control regulations under EAR and ITAR. All payment requests must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and contractors must affirm their small business status or other socioeconomic designations, including providing UEI and CAGE codes if applicable. Representation certifications must be completed for size status, socioeconomic categories, and any involvement in joint ventures or provision of covered defense telecommunications services. Employment eligibility verification, anti-trafficking policies, whistleblower rights disclosure,