ADAPTER, CONNECTOR

This contract is for the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf adapter connector, identified by part number 7003 from Spectrum Control Inc and NSN 5935-01-348-5360, with a requirement for ten units. The item must comply with stringent military packaging and preservation standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-DTL-55330 for preservation, and must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 with no special marking requirements. Packaging must adhere to DLA’s procurement guidelines and be palletized as specified. The product is classified as a critical application item, and the use of any class I ozone-depleting substances in its design, manufacturing, or cleaning is strictly prohibited without explicit written approval from the contracting officer, though this restriction does not apply to commercial items as defined under FAR 11.001 or to part-numbered-only items. Delivery is required FOB origin, with a total lead time of 168 days, and the delivery must be made to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with no variance permitted in quantity—exactly ten units must be delivered. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-315Y, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and a required ship date of January 5, 2027, despite an original delivery target of October 24, 2026. Transportation logistics are governed by DLA procedural notes C19 and C20, and all unit of issue conversions must align with the official ANSI X12 standards provided by DLA. The primary point of contact for the procurement is Margaret Smith of the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division.