43--FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANER

The solicitation seeks a commercial off-the-shelf Filter Element, Intake Air Cleaner, identified by NSN 4310-01-466-8495, with a total quantity of 4,758 units split across two line items, to be delivered within 180 days after date of award. The item is classified as a critical application component and must conform to approved manufacturer part numbers from Wix Corp, Mack Boring & Parts Co, Donaldson Company Inc, and Baldwin Filters Inc. The contract includes stringent packaging and marking requirements aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization governed by DLA’s RP001 standards. Each unit must be overpacked with the manufacturer’s commercial manual containing operation, service, maintenance, repair instructions, and a complete parts list, along with specific installation guidance for the Mack262A part. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the product unless exempted for approved functional uses such as batteries, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents, and any portable devices containing mercury must have shockproof construction and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Technical and quality standards are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements using R or I designators. The solicitation is a small business set-aside, with evaluation based on past performance, delivery capability, and price, awarding to the offeror representing best value to the government, not necessarily the lowest price. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandatory, and all deliveries must arrive at the designated DLA distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, under FOB destination terms. The contract enforces configuration change control through Engineering Change Proposals for any deviations and requires removal of government identification from non-accepted items. Quotations are not binding offers and must be submitted by the response deadline of August 20, 2026, with validity extending 90 days from submission. The primary point of contact is Sara Wilson of the DLA Land and Maritime Maritime Supply Chain, and the solicitation number is SPE7M1-26-Q-1334.