CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADI

The contract is for the procurement of five radio frequency cable assemblies under solicitation SPE4A6-26-U-2889, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Commodities Division. Delivery is due within 73 days as directed, with FOB Origin terms requiring offerors to include transportation costs to a U.S. contiguous location. The item is identified by NSN 5995-01-300-0593 and is subject to strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including clean and dry preservation, specific container types, and physical identification of bare items. The contract involves export-controlled technical data governed by ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting disclosure to foreign persons and mandating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only DLA-approved contractors with Joint Certification Program status, completed training, and authorized access may handle such data. Cybersecurity requirements are central, requiring full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 1 for safeguarding covered defense information, with mandatory self-assessments submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System and cyber incident reporting within 72 hours per 252.204-7012. The NIST assessment score must meet a minimum of 110, and compliance with 252.204-7020 is enforced through third-party evaluations or self-certification. The contract operates as a unilateral indefinite delivery contract with a maximum order value of $350,000, and all invoicing must be processed via WAWF. Contractors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status if applicable, and comply with ethics clauses including whistleblower protections and restrictions on hiring former DoD officials. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, while radioactive materials follow additional marking guidelines. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes, following zero-based or low AQL sampling standards. All submissions must be made electronically through DIBBS, with technical data uploaded to a separate DLA portal, and proposals must use Standard Form 18 without exceeding single-volume limits.