FILTER, FLUID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to JAMAICA BEARINGS CO., INC. (CAGE 04836) for the supply of 2,000 fluid filters (NSN 1650-01-444-8539) at a total contract value of $11,712.00, with an award date of July 15, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-295F, is structured as a delivery order against a basic agreement, with performance required within 539 days after the order date. Delivery is FOB destination to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and the contractor must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards per ASTM D3951, DLA Master List requirements, and MIL-STD-129, including specific labeling such as “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock,” contract number, and lot/item identifiers. All shipments must be palletized according to RP001 and bar-coded in accordance with DoD logistics protocols. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses governing performance, inspection, and compliance. Key clauses include termination for convenience, default, changes, and disputes under fixed-price terms, along with mandatory representations on small business status, equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, and prohibiton on contracting with inverted domestic corporations. The contractor must comply with cybersecurity requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, including reporting cyber incidents and flowing down protections to subcontractors. Payment administration is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all invoicing, receiving reports, and cost vouchers must be submitted electronically. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination via government-led verification, adhering to MIL-STD-1916 and zero non-conformance sampling standards, with Product Verification Testing conducted at government labs. The contract includes no option quantities and enforces a strict 0% quantity variance, with all materials subject to traceability, preservation, and documentation controls throughout the supply chain lifecycle.