CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADI

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09RQ issued by the Defense Logistics Agency seeks 70 units of Cable Assembly, RADI with NSN 5995-01-549-9672 under a firm-fixed-price structure, with a proposed delivery schedule of 117 days after award and a required delivery date of November 29, 2026. The place of performance is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Origin terms requiring offerors to price shipments based on a U.S. origin point, particularly relevant for non-contiguous destinations. The contract value is estimated at $4,900 based on a unit price of $70.000 per unit, though no official total contract value or option quantities are fully established in the documentation. Compliance with stringent packaging, marking, and transportation standards is mandatory, including adherence to MIL-STD-129 for all labeling and marking, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and RP001 for palletization; hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard with MSDS submitted prior to award. The Government retains inspection and acceptance authority at destination per FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation incorporates a comprehensive set of regulatory and compliance clauses, including deviations from FAR and DFARS provisions effective February 2026, covering employment equity, anti-trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, cybersecurity safeguards, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium and communist Chinese military company items. Contractors must comply with DFARS 252.240-7997 requiring NIST SP 800-171 assessments and are bound by electronic payment instructions via WAWF, with no IPP authorization permitted. Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes are required, and socioeconomic status representations must be submitted, including disclosures for small business joint ventures. The contract prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements, mandates accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and includes clauses on unauthorized obligations, contract changes, and subcontracting approvals under revised DFARS provisions. While no formal Section C Statement of Work or Section M evaluation factors are provided, compliance with referenced technical, safety, and logistical standards constitutes the expected performance baseline. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the August 3, 2026 deadline, with no physical submissions accepted.