BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-333G pertains to the procurement of fourBACKSHELL,ELECTRICA units, identified by National Stock Number 5935-01-650-5616, under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division. Delivery is required FOB origin with an overall lead time of 188 days after award, targeting a need ship date of February 1, 2027, despite an original required delivery date of October 14, 2026. The item must be shipped to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with no tolerance for quantity variance. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging methods, including dry preservation (PRES MTHD: 10), unit container type D3, and intermediate container DO, with no additional cushioning, wrapping, or preservation materials required. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, with no special marking instructions, and bare item identification as mandated by RQ017. Palletization follows DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and all hazardous material handling is governed by IP025 and 252.223-7001, requiring compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and updated disclosures if composition changes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by government personnel. All invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using the required DoDAACs, with no alternative payment methods permitted. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to employment equity, trafficking prevention, cyber incident reporting, safeguarding defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and Communist Chinese military company items, whistleblower protections, and limitation on unauthorized obligations. Small business representation and socioeconomic status must be certified per FAR 52.219-28 with Alternate I applied, and the contractor is obligated to verify employment eligibility and maintain compliance with all applicable cybersecurity, data protection, and environmental safety regulations. No specific pricing data is provided, and the contract type remains to be determined by the contracting officer, though the clause structure suggests a fixed-price arrangement is likely. No attachments are required, and proposals must be submitted exclusively through the DIBBS portal by the stated response deadline