43--FILTER,FLUID

The contract is for the procurement of a fluid filter with NSN 4330012002915 under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime Supply Chain office. The solicitation number is SPE7M1-26-U-4324, issued on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and an estimated quantity of 153 units, which may not be fully purchased by the Indefinite Delivery Contractor. Delivery is due 163 days after award, with FOB Origin terms meaning title and risk transfer upon shipment from the contractor’s facility, while inspection and acceptance occur at the government’s destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, including air entrainment preservation, clean and dry conditions, and no preservation or wrap materials, with unit containers using standard hazardous material cushioning. Marking follows MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and all items must be barcoded using GS1 DataBar or PDF417 formats for supply chain automation. The item must not contain intentional mercury or mercury compounds except for specified functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents as approved by NAVSEA, and any portable mercury-containing devices must be shockproof with a secondary containment boundary as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is mandatory for any hazardous materials, and radioactive material notifications must be submitted in advance if applicable. Transportation by sea must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted 45 days prior to shipment, with ocean bills of lading required within 30 days. The contract includes clauses covering equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, NIST 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, and whistleblower protections. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment details are to be determined upon award. The contract maximum value is $350,000, with a guaranteed minimum of 22 units triggered only upon first order acceptance. Offerors must provide a UEI and CAGE code and may represent small business or socioeconomic status, though no such