FILTER, INDICATOR LIGHT

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5988, issued by the Department of Defense Nuclear Reactor Program, is for the procurement of tubular indicator light filters (NSN 6210004415138). The requirement is divided into three line items: 43 units for CLIN 0001, 1,263 units for CLIN 0002, and a First Article Test (FAT) requirement for CLIN 0003. Technical compliance is governed by MIL-DTL-16377/42C and MIL-DTL-16377K, with a strict prohibition on the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific functional exceptions. The contract mandates a First Article Test of three units per FAR 52.209-3, requiring government approval of a test report before full production begins. Deliveries are set for 281 days after receipt of order, with specific need ship dates in July 2026 and required delivery dates in June 2027. Shipping is FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the origin. Deliveries are split between DLA Distribution Jacksonville, FL, and DLA Distribution San Joaquin, CA. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-PRF-23199E, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for all payment requests and receiving reports, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. Proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 17, 2026.