BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

Defense Contract Systems LLC was awarded contract SPE7M526V6278 by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Active Devices Division on September 2, 2026. The contract is for the procurement of 85 electrical backshells, specifically cable clamp to connector adapters, for a total price of $5,272.55. The delivery is established as FOB Origin, with a required delivery date of November 28, 2026, and a final need ship date of December 23, 2026. All items are to be delivered to DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina, which also serves as the point for government inspection and final acceptance. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous commercial packaging, and FED-STD-313 for hazardous materials. Inspection is conducted at the destination using zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Administrative requirements include the mandatory use of Wide Area WorkFlow for all electronic invoicing and payment requests. The award incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, cybersecurity safeguarding, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment.