FILTER, FLUID

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price contract to AER SUPPLY, LTD. (CAGE 3TXD4), a small business, for the procurement of 25 fluid filters (NSN 4330-01-434-7796) at a total value of $6,250.00, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-044Y, is classified under NAICS code 423840 and mandates delivery to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB origin terms and government responsibility for freight costs. The delivery schedule requires shipment to be completed by October 5, 2026, and performance is governed by strict military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and RP001 for DLA-specific packaging requirements. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in all phases of packaging and preservation, with additional requirements for the containment of mercury-containing items as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under the authority of the government and must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-defect sampling standards, with defined acceptance quality levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of federal and defense regulatory clauses, including FAR and DFARS provisions covering employment of veterans, paid sick leave, sustainable products, antiterrorism training, whistleblower protections, supply chain security, and prohibitions on products from Kaspersky Lab, Bytedance, and restricted materials like tantalum, tungsten, and certain magnets. The contractor is bound by the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) for performance prioritization and must comply with duty-free entry provisions and ocean transportation requirements mandating the use of U.S.-flag vessels. Invoicing is exclusively conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and all documentation, including receiving reports and certifications, must be submitted electronically. The contractor is required to maintain traceability of supply chain sources, ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements for government information systems, and adhere to representations related to small business status, affirmative action for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons. Payment is to be remitted