BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M526P3532 to SDG GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LLC (CAGE 8JAG5) for the procurement of BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA (NSN 5935-01-339-5128), with delivery scheduled 321 days after order placement under a Firm Fixed Price contract. The solicitation, SPE7M5-26-Q-0547, issued on May 16, 2026, and closed for submissions on May 30, 2026, was conducted as a total small business set-aside, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses under FAR 52.219-31 and FAR 52.219-6. The contract mandates delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego, CA, and DLA Distribution Jacksonville, FL, with FOB origin terms and compliance required with stringent packaging standards including MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging (subject to override by DLA requirements), and IP025 and RP001 for hazardous materials and palletization. Items must be marked with 2D Data Matrix barcodes and physically identified per RQ017, with inspection and acceptance performed at the destination by the Government. Payment is processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must adhere to DFARS 252.204-7012 for cybersecurity protection of covered defense information, along with FAR 52.204-24 prohibiting certain telecommunications services. The award reflects a trade-off process favoring best value, with evaluation based on past performance, offered delivery, and price, without use of LPTA. Reporting obligations are triggered by clauses covering veteran employment (52.222-37) and sustainable products (52.223-23), and subcontracting for commercial products follows deviation 2026-O0015. Although the total contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided data, quantities for the item are specified across three line items at 6, 68, and 157 units, with pricing left to be determined by the offeror. All submissions were required electronically via the DIBBS portal, and the primary point of contact for the acquisition is Barbara Hoffmann at the DLA Active Devices Division.