BACKSHELL, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded MARCH ELECTRONICS, INC. (CAGE 8F056) a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $4,928.82 for the supply of 178 electrical connector backsheells (NSN 5935012914078) under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-344R, with an award date of July 30, 2026. Delivery is required to two locations: DLA Distribution San Diego, CA, and DLA Distribution Jacksonville, FL, with a 53-day performance window from award. The primary FOB term is FOB ORIGIN, and delivery dates are scheduled for October 11, 2026, with need ship dates ranging from September 26, 2026, to March 21, 2027. Compliance with military standards is mandatory, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding using Data Matrix or USS-128 codes. The item must meet SAE AS85049/18 Revision R and NAVSEA 5100-003D requirements regarding mercury restrictions, and all hazardous materials must conform to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and the contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing sustainable products, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting for commercial items, and contractor information system protections. The contractor is subject to DOD-specific requirements including NIST SP 800-171 assessment, safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions on acquiring certain telecommunications equipment. Payment is managed via DoDAAC codes, with no options or modifications referenced. The contract reflects a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13, with deviations applied to several clauses to align with current DLA policy, and the awardee must maintain current SAM registration and provide accurate UEI and CAGE information. No formal attachments or evaluation factors beyond price and compliance are indicated, suggesting award was based on responsiveness and adherence to technical and regulatory criteria under a low-dollar micro-purchase procedure.