BASE, CIRCUIT BREAKE

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7M2-26-T-5716, pertains to the procurement of a BASE CIRCUIT BREAKER with NSN 5925-00-201-7175 and part numbers from Eaton Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy. A total quantity of 40 units is required, to be delivered within 168 days under FOB origin terms with no variance allowed in quantity. The item must comply with stringent packaging requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking standards per MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation methods and prohibited materials including mercury and ozone-depleting substances, unless written approval from the contracting officer is obtained. The contract explicitly forbids the use of mercury or mercury compounds in all phases of production, packaging, and preservation, with narrow exceptions for functional uses in batteries, instruments, and certain naval systems, which must still include secondary containment for safety. All potential suppliers must submit complete technical data packages defining mechanical, material, environmental, and testing criteria aligned with industry or government standards, and failure to meet these requirements will render proposals nonresponsive. Technical evaluations require coordination between contractor submissions and a designated technical representative and ESA. The delivery point is specified as DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, and the contract enforces strict adherence to hazardous materials shipping protocols outlined in DLAD procedural notes. The item is not classified as a commercial item under FAR 11.001, and all provisions apply regardless of part-numbered status. The performance timeline requires delivery by March 20, 2027, with a need-by date of January 19, 2027. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and the NAICS code 335313 indicates classification within electrical equipment manufacturing. Technical and quality requirements referenced are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions controlled by the solicitation issue date unless amended. All proposals must demonstrate compliance with all cited standards, including first article and compatibility testing where necessary, and must be evaluated for technical responsiveness before contract award.