FILTER, FLUID

This contract specifies the procurement of a fuel filter and strainer assembly with NSN 2910-00-085-5598, used on MEP006A and related generator systems. The item is classified as a critical application with a non-extendable Type I shelf life of 60 months, requiring at least 51 months of remaining shelf life upon delivery. All components must conform to qualified products lists or qualified manufacturers lists, and the offeror must source only those components approved under applicable source control drawings. The product must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, and mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited except in specific functional devices like fluorescent lamps and sensors, which must include secondary containment as per NAVSEA standards. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, including special shelf-life labeling code 32, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging requirements. Sampling procedures must meet MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based plans, with acceptance criteria requiring no non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Preservation methods must exclude ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury, and all materials must be free of such substances in packaging, preservation, and marking. The delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, with a required delivery date of November 24, 2026, and a shipment deadline of January 5, 2027. The quantity is six units, with no variance permitted. The contract mandates full and open competition and applies to all referenced specifications including MIL-C-46168D, MIL-DTL-5624T, and ASME Y14, with permitted substitutions authorized per specific exceptions.