59--ANTENNA

This contract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation number SPE7M5-26-T-300Z, is for the procurement of 126 antennas identified by NSN 5985-01-658-9353 and part number RF-3166L-AT001 from L3Harris Global Communications, Inc. The item is classified as a commercial item and a critical application item, requiring strict adherence to technical and quality specifications outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R-numbers. Delivery is required within 339 days after award, with a firm delivery date of June 21, 2027, and shipment must be FOB origin with no variance allowed in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, specifically at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and packaging must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), including palletization guidelines. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and barcoding must meet military logistics standards. The contract imposes multiple regulatory and safety compliance obligations, including the prohibition of intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in specific functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, or chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA, with all portable mercury-containing devices requiring shock-proofing and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly banned, and substitutes require prior approval. The contractor must implement cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment and comply with NIST SP 800-171 requirements for protecting covered defense information. Hazardous materials must be labeled according to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with submission of sample labels required. The contract includes provisions for employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, sustainable product use, and whistleblower protections. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, with small business status and socioeconomic certifications required if claimed. The contract type is unspecified but allows for deviation clauses, and the item is not eligible for option quantities or price adjustments.