CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER OPTIC

This solicitation, issued by DLA Land and Maritime under the Maritime Supply Chain, is a request for quotations for the procurement of nine fiber optic cable assemblies, identified by NSN 6020-01-736-4862. The contract is a fixed-price acquisition requiring delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a required ship date of June 14, 2027. The procurement is subject to strict environmental and safety prohibitions, specifically banning the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with limited exceptions for specific functional uses like batteries or sensors. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and specific packaging standards. The cable assemblies must be packaged using Method 10-Physical Protection, which includes a non-injurious cleaning and drying process, neutral wraps for cable ends, and delivery on spools or reels with a minimum 6-inch diameter. All packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Additionally, the contract incorporates significant regulatory clauses regarding cybersecurity, the safeguarding of covered defense information, and domestic sourcing preferences under the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Contractors are also required to adhere to hazardous material labeling standards and utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and receiving.