Filter element,fluid

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, through its SPE7M1 office, seeks quotes for 148 each fluid filter elements (NSN 4330-01-524-4804) under a Total Small Business set-aside, with quotes due October 21, 2026 via DIBBS under RFQ SPE7M127U0225. Quoters must submit valid representations and certifications, including small business status. Delivery is required within 38 days, FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance at destination. Offerors shipping from outside the continental United States must include transportation to a contiguous U.S. location under the First Destination Transportation program. The RFQ lists L-3 Communications part number L115773 and Donaldson Company part number P165354 as specified manufacturers.

Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act (DFARS 252.225-7001), the covered telecommunications equipment prohibition, Berry Amendment domestic material restrictions at a $150,000 threshold, NAVSEA 5100-003D mercury restrictions, and packaging and marking per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Automated award processing applies to all quotes except those containing First Article Test requirements. Pricing is evaluated on the quoted price for the estimated annual demand.

The attached RFQ summary describes a one-year indefinite delivery contract with a guaranteed minimum of 22 units, a minimum delivery order of 74 units, and a contract maximum value of $350,000. Prior awards went to CAGE 5U0N0 (135 units at $43.50 each, August 2025), CAGE 69WR8 (90 units at $38.50 each, May 2024), and CAGE 3Z7L8 (97 units at $33.40 each, February 2020), with unit costs since 2005 ranging from approximately $22 to $45.