BACKSHELL, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5945, issued by the Department of Defense Nuclear Reactor Program via the Defense Logistics Agency, is for the procurement of 1,329 electrical connector backshells (NSN 5935-01-318-1201). This is a critical application item that must comply with SAE AS85049/48 and AS85049F standards. A mandatory requirement for this contract is that the manufacturer must be approved on the Qualified Products List (QPL) at the time of award. Additionally, the contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware, with specific exceptions for functional components like batteries or sensors as specified by NAVSEA. The contract specifies a delivery window of 165 days after receipt of order, with a required ship date of January 26, 2027, and a final delivery date of March 27, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific requirements for hazardous materials labeling per OSHA standards and the notification of radioactive materials. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, equal opportunity, and the prohibition of items from Communist Chinese military companies.