ARRESTER, LIGHTNING

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-319E is for the procurement of seven lightning arresters identified by NSN 5920-01-714-7686 under a simplified acquisition framework managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Active Devices Division. Delivery is required at the DLA Distribution DDSP facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a 168-day timeline from the date of order and FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor assumes all shipping costs and risks until the product reaches the designated delivery point. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, with preservation requiring cleaning and drying per method code 10 and no special preservation materials. Palletization complies with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The solicitation, posted July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, does not include pricing data, and the contract value remains unlisted. Compliance with extensive regulatory and security obligations is mandatory, including adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity protection of controlled unclassified information, mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments unless a waived exception is obtained 45 days in advance, and strict labeling and documentation requirements for hazardous materials under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract incorporates multiple DFARS and FAR clauses addressing substitution of parts, inspection at destination, default, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, avoidance of communist Chinese military company supplies, and electronic invoicing through WAWF. Offerors must provide UEIs and CAGE codes, disclose socioeconomic status, and complete representations regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Deviations are acknowledged for several clauses, including NIST controls, subcontracting for commercial items, and changes, indicating tailored compliance expectations. No evaluation factors or award methodology are explicitly defined, but the use of a simplified acquisition and absence of trade-off provisions suggest a likely LPTA approach. All submissions must be electronic via the DIBBS portal, with no physical submissions permitted.