BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to WESTSIM ENGINEERING, INC. (CAGE 7MR60) for the supply of 28 units of BACKSHELL, ELECTRICA (NSN 5935015800160) at a unit price of $28.00, resulting in a total contract value of $784.00, with an additional $8,976.80 in unallocated pricing bringing the total obligated amount to $9,760.80. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-311N, following a simplified acquisition process governed by automated systems and standardized DLA procedures. Delivery is required FOB origin, with a 168-day lead time from order receipt and a need ship date of January 5, 2027, to the destination address at DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY, 2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5002. Packaging and labeling must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129, FED-STD-313, and ASTM D3951, with adherence to DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including palletization per RP001 and bare item marking per RQ017. The contractor must remove Government identification from non-accepted items per RQ011 and physically mark components per DLA standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by the Government. The contract includes a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses requiring compliance with cybersecurity standards, including safeguarding Covered Defense Information under 252.204-7012 and meeting NIST SP 800-171 controls via deviation 2026-00025. The contractor must report cyber incidents within 72 hours and submit Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials prior to award, following Federal Standard No. 313. Use of Class I ozone-depleting substances is prohibited unless authorized in writing. Transportation by sea mandates U.S.-flag vessels with exceptions requiring 45-day advance waiver requests and detailed reporting. Contractors must inform employees of whistleblower rights, immediately notify the Contracting