STRAINER ELEMENT, SE

This contract is an indefinite-delivery contract issued by the Department of Defense's Maritime Supply Chain under solicitation number SPE7M1-26-U-4128 for a Strainer Element, Sediment, identified by NSN 4730-21-912-9467. The contract has an estimated quantity of 386 units, labeled as non-binding and subject to actual government order placement, with a maximum contractual ceiling of $350,000. Delivery is required within 48 days of order issuance, with FOB origin terms meaning title and risk transfer to the government at the contractor’s shipping point. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and packaging must strictly follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with corrosion-inhibiting paper wrapping, no cushioning, and dry cleaning preservation. Marking adheres to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and palletization complies with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The item is a critical application component for aircraft appliances and equipment and is classified as a restricted source item requiring government engineering source approval. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the supplied hardware, except for specific functional uses like batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA, with portable devices containing mercury needing shockproof design and secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Compliance with multiple DFARS and FAR clauses governs cybersecurity, including Safeguarding Covered Defense Information (252.204-7012) and Cyber Incident Reporting, as well as hazardous material labeling under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract mandates use of WAWF for invoicing and includes provisions on small business representation, employment eligibility, combating trafficking, sustainable products, whistleblower protections, and contractor information system safeguarding. All offerors must provide a UEI and CAGE code, declare size status, and comply with SAM registration, though no completed representations are included in the document. The solicitation closes on July 20, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via DIBBS, with no amendments or modifications currently issued.