FILTER ELEMENT, INTAKE AIR CLEANER

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Ruta Supplies Inc. (CAGE 0NJT4) a $50,165.64 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE7L026F5622, with an overall ceiling of $350,000, for the supply of Filter Element, Intake Air Cleaner (NSN 2940013612407). The contract, issued on July 16, 2026, is structured as a delivery order under SPE7L326D61RH and includes three line items totaling 153 units at a unit price of $327.88, with deliveries required to be FOB Origin and accepted at destination. Performance is governed by strict compliance with DLA RP001 packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazardous material communication, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over all referenced standards. The contractor must submit hazard labels and Safety Data Sheets prior to award and ensure all packaging meets traceability and identification requirements through data matrix barcodes. Payment is processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoicing required for fixed-price deliverables, and remittance handled through the DLA administration office in Columbus, Ohio. The Contracting Officer is Jennifer Payne and the administrative point of contact is Lucille Freeman. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses focused on cybersecurity, whistleblower protections, export control, trafficking prevention, sustainable products, and patent rights, with deviations applied to five FAR clauses issued February 2026. No specific evaluation weights or adjectival ratings were disclosed, but award was based on the most advantageous offer considering price, compliance with Buy American and Berry Amendment requirements, small business status, and performance capability. Delivery of the initial 153 units is scheduled for November 23, 2026, with performance spanning 130 days after award. The contractor must comply with all applicable cybersecurity safeguards including DFARS 252.204-7012 and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, and is required to maintain employment eligibility verification and prohibit mandatory arbitration agreements. The contract contains no option years or modifications beyond the stated ceiling and does not designate key personnel, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest provisions.