BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to RSI, INC. (CAGE 1QMF6) for the procurement of 55 units of BACKSHELL, ELECTRICAL SHIELD (NSN 5935011305204) at a total value of $6,889.85, with delivery required by November 17, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-228Y and identified by award number SPE7M026V4742, was awarded as a simplified acquisition with no option quantities or price variances, reflecting a single-line-item, non-negotiable purchase. Delivery is FOB ORIGIN with the government responsible for transportation costs, and the final destination is DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT HILL at Hill AFB, Utah. All items must be packaged and labeled per ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and RP001, with hazardous material compliance governed by FED-STD-313 and the Hazard Communication Standard, and barcoding must adhere to 2D Data Matrix specifications. Quality assurance demands zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, with inspection and acceptance performed by the government at destination. The contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015, comply with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, and adhere to supply chain risk protocols. Invoicing is mandatory through Wide Area WorkFlow using authorized document types, and payment will be processed through the Columbus, Ohio remittance address using SL4701 payment code. The award includes full application of standard and modified FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous materials, patent indemnity, electronic data handling, and whistleblower protections, with deviations referenced for multiple clauses issued in 2026. Socioeconomic preferences such as HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB status influence award eligibility, and the contractor must affirm accurate small business status in SAM. Ocean shipments require U.S.-flag vessels, pre-transport notifications to MARAD, and detailed reporting on final invoices. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted for all hazardous items, and configuration changes require formal Engineering