STRAINER ELEMENT, SEDIMENT

The contract is for the procurement of two sediment strainer elements, identified by NSN 4730015311857 and part number 171-07678 from AQUA-CHEM, INC., under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7663, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division through the Defense Logistics Agency. The unit of issue is each, with a total contract value of $4.00, and delivery is required within 168 days after award, FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The item is classified as a commercial item, and all materials must adhere to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any conflicting specification, including ASTM D3951 for packaging. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, include proper unit of issue and quantity per unit pack information, and be palletized according to DLA’s RP001 requirements. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials must be submitted for approval unless explicitly authorized by the specification. The contract includes mandatory compliance with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information; prohibition of hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA standards; trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable products; and whistleblower protections. Shipping must follow DLA Procurement Notes C19 and C20, with all deliveries routed to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Invoicing is required exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and all contractors must maintain current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code registrations. Small business representations, socioeconomic status disclosures, and compliance with affirmative action requirements for workers with disabilities are also enforced. The contract specifies no option quantities and does not include detailed evaluation factors, but the low value and simplified acquisition context suggest a firm-fixed-price award based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.