FILTER ELEMENT, INTA

This contract covers the procurement of 91 units of intake air cleaner filter elements, identified by NSN 2945-01-530-2859 and part number 104600-101, manufactured by Donaldson Company, Inc. The contract requires strict adherence to technical and quality requirements outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master List, including compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management. Sampling and inspection must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards, with detailed provisions for attribute verification and acceptance criteria. The filters are classified as critical application items, emphasizing the importance of quality and inspection at origin before acceptance. Packaging and marking are strictly regulated according to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with DLA packaging requirements dictating the method to ensure product integrity during shipment. The delivery schedule specifies a delivery time frame of 157 days with a required ship date of September 15, 2026, and final delivery by August 29, 2027, FOB origin to DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina. The contract includes specific instructions for handling, preservation, and shipping, ensuring secure transit to the government consignee. Communication and oversight are managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division, with contract administration support available through designated DLA contacts.