BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded S I T CORPORATION (CAGE 1MQB3) a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $18,960.48 for the supply of 63 electrical connector backshells identified by NSN 5935012334297 under solicitation SPE7M5-26-Q-0689, with an award date of July 27, 2026. Delivery is required within 35 days of order issuance at FOB origin to Baltimore, MD 21226-5000, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination under government oversight. The contract mandates full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for packaging and labeling, ASTM D3951 and FED-STD-313 for non-hazardous and hazardous material packaging respectively, and strict adherence to DLA Master List requirements including RQ017 for bare item marking and RP001 for palletization. All shipments must include proper barcoding and markings consistent with DoD logistics standards, and the contractor is prohibited from using mercury-containing materials except under specific exemptions, or ozone-depleting substances without prior written approval. Cybersecurity compliance with CMMC Level 2 is required, including adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 and the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment and applications such as TikTok, with these obligations flowing down to subcontractors. Export-controlled technical data may only be released to U.S. manufacturers and OTO Melara, La Spezia, Italy, under controlled conditions, and the contractor must maintain JCP certification for access. Performance must be invoiced exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, with no alternative methods permitted, and the contractor must be registered in SAM.gov. The evaluation process follows a best-value trade-off approach prioritizing past performance, offered delivery, and price, with no set-aside designation or socioeconomic status indicated, though the solicitation requires small business representation per FAR 52.219-31. The contract also includes deviations from standard clauses, notably for veteran employment reporting and sustainable products, reflecting authorized modifications under Deviation 2026-O0038. All contractual obligations are subject to continuous compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS provisions, with Barbara Hoffmann of DLA Land and Maritime serving as the primary point of contact for administrative and procurement matters.