BACKSHELL, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

The contract solicits backshells for electrical connectors, identified by part number C8821-1-10 and NSN 5935011115643, with a total requirement of 119 purchase groups (PG), where each PG equals two units. The item must conform to the technical specifications outlined in vendor control drawing NR 81755, Revision AP dated February 10, 2005, and all referenced technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, which supersede any conflicting specification. The use of Class I ozone-depleting substances is strictly prohibited in design, manufacturing, or processing unless prior written approval is obtained from the contracting officer, and this restriction overrides all other specification requirements without compromising product performance. The item is classified as a critical application item and must be marked in accordance with RQ017 for bare item identification and labeled per MIL-STD-129, including 2D Data Matrix barcodes containing necessary shipment and serial data. Packaging must follow ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials or TQ-IP025 if classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, with palletization adhering to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Delivery is required FOB origin with an estimated delivery timeframe of 168 days after the delivery order, with a need ship date of January 19, 2027, and an original required delivery date of January 30, 2027. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the sole invoicing method is WAWF. The delivery address is DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Hill AFB, Utah, with no variance allowed in quantity. Compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including those related to sustainable products, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, export control, and electronic payment submission. Representations regarding unique entity identifiers, small business status, and supply chain transparency for defense telecommunications equipment must be completed by the offeror, though no specific responses are provided in the solicitation. The solicitation was issued on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division through the DIBBS portal. No pricing