BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Active Devices Division seeks competitive quotes for 514 electrical connector backshells (NSN 5935-01-532-2605) under NAICS code 335932. The solicitation, identified as SPE7M5-26-T-497D, requires submissions via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by September 25, 2026. The procurement is subject to full and open competition, with a price evaluation preference provided for SBA-certified HUBZone small business concerns. Notably, the government will not evaluate or award contracts for items produced using additive manufacturing processes. The contract involves significant regulatory and security requirements, including compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 and the safeguarding of covered defense information. Technical data subject to ITAR or EAR export controls is included, requiring offerors to possess approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and DLA authority for access. Deliveries are to be made FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility, with a required ship date of October 6, 2026. Contractors must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging requirements, and must comply with domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Payment and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.