FILTER ELEMENT, INTAKE AIR CLEANER

This contract is for the procurement of filter elements for intake air cleaners, identified by NSN 4310014604592 and part number 061860 from Bauer Compressors Inc., with an estimated quantity of 448 units under a unilateral Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) issued by DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 with a NAICS code of 333912, and offers must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by the response deadline of July 23, 2026. Delivery is FOB origin with a 55-day lead time, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. The packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservative method 31, climate-controlled drying, jute cushioning, and unit container type E6, palletized per DLA’s RP001 requirements, and labeled per MIL-STD-129 with standardized 2D Data Matrix barcodes and no special marking. The item is designated a critical application product with specific mercury restrictions—no intentional addition or direct contact of mercury or mercury compounds is permitted, except for functional components such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or specified reagents, which must be shock-proof with secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. All hazardous materials must adhere to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and require pre-award submission of safety data sheets. The contract imposes strict compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses including safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be done electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment terms include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract has a maximum ceiling value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum order of 67 units, with no obligation to issue additional orders beyond the minimum. Offers must include a Valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and any representation as a small business joint venture requires full disclosure of all parties’ UEIs. Ocean transportation must be conducted via U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is granted 45 days prior to shipment.