BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-349R is for the procurement of 29 backsheets, part number 5935-01-662-6813, under a simplified acquisition framework with a 94-day ADO delivery term and a destination of Jacksonville, Florida, specifically to DLA Distribution Jacksonville at BLDG 175 SWAN ROAD. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and requires full compliance with DLA packaging and quality standards, including RP001, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding. Physical identification and bare item marking are mandated per RQ017, and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies is governed by RQ011. The contract mandates submission of a complete technical data package including specifications for both the approved and alternate parts, with no deviations allowed from referenced technical and quality requirements listed in the DLA Master List. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and Safety Data Sheets compliant with Federal Standard No. 313 must be submitted prior to award, with ongoing updates required for any composition changes. The packaging must use CLNG/DRY preservation method with no additional materials specified and conform to DLA’s unit container and overpack indicator requirements. Invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and payment administration will be managed via the originating DoDAAC. The contract includes numerous mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, safeguarding defense information, whistleblower protections, and contractor compliance with federal procurement regulations. Offerors must represent their size status and socioeconomic qualifications, including any joint venture arrangements under WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone programs, and disclose if they provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Transportation by sea requires prior notification to the Contracting Officer and MARAD, with strict adherence to U.S.-flag vessel usage policies. The solicitation does not specify contract type beyond implying a fixed-price structure, nor does it define evaluation factors or award basis, leaving award determination to agency discretion within simplified acquisition guidelines. All submissions must be made electronically via the DIB