BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The contract specifies the procurement of a Backshell, Electrical Connector identified by NSN 5935-01-661-2764 and part number M85049/1819N05, with a quantity of 14 units priced under a Firm Fixed Price term and zero variance tolerance. The item is classified as a Qualified Item governed by the Qualified Products List (QPL) for Federal Stock Class 5935 Connector Assemblies and Contacts, requiring strict adherence to procurement note H01 and the referenced technical standards SAE AS85049/18E Revision E dated April 1, 2019, and SAE AS85049 Revision F dated April 1, 2021. Physical identification and bare item marking must comply with QPL or QML requirements, and the technical and quality specifications are fully detailed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements accessible through the DLA eProcurement portal. The product must be manufactured without the use of any Class I ozone-depleting substances in any phase of design, manufacturing, testing, or cleaning unless explicit written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation and packaging codes, and labeling requirements follow MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. Palletization adheres to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and hazardous materials handling is governed by IP025. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and delivery is required within 112 days of award, with the need ship date set for February 21, 2027. Shipment is FOB origin with government-arranged transportation under the First Destination Transportation program to the specified facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract incorporates multiple cybersecurity and compliance clauses including DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, DFARS 252.204-7016 through -7018 for telecommunications equipment prohibitions, FAR 52.222-50 for combating trafficking in persons, and 52.204-27 prohibiting use of Bytedance-covered applications. Offerors must submit through DIBBS, and award will be made on a best value basis considering past performance, delivery, and price, without regard