59--BACKSHELL,DUMMY CONNEC

This procurement, issued by the DLA Weapons Support Active Devices Division, is a Request for Quotations for the supply of 41 dummy connector backshells under NSN 5935-01-674-8942. The contract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, though some sections of the documentation contain conflicting notes regarding small business status. Delivery is required within 168 days after receipt of order, with a specified need ship date of May 4, 2027, and an original required delivery date of June 12, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Destination inspection and acceptance are required, and the use of mercury or mercury compounds in packaging is strictly prohibited. Payment must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Key regulatory requirements include compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, DFARS cybersecurity reporting standards for covered defense information, and the Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous materials. Alternate offerors are specifically required to provide a complete data package for both approved and alternate parts.