CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single cable assembly identified by NSN 6150-01-714-0126, with a delivery requirement of 293 days ADO leading to a target delivery date of May 3, 2027, at DLA Dist San Joaquin in Tracy, California, under FOB Destination terms. The solicitation, issued under SPE4A6-26-T-03AC, is a Request for Quotations with a NAICS code of 335311 and no small business set-aside. The item is subject to comprehensive technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including tailored higher-level quality specifications, inspection and acceptance at origin, and strict compliance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling plans, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation, cleaning, and marking protocols, and all hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract incorporates stringent cybersecurity mandates including DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, aligned with NIST SP 800-171 requirements via deviation 2026-O0025, and mandates CMMC Level 2 certification for any third-party assessment organization involved. Export control of technical data is governed by ITAR or EAR, with disclosure restricted to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA training, and formal authorization. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply with a reduced threshold of $150,000, requiring full domestic sourcing unless exceptions are disclosed. The contractor must comply with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing whistleblower rights, disclosure limitations, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product procurement, and hazardous material identification. All offerors must maintain current SAM registration, provide CAGE codes, and submit required representations regarding small business status, joint ventures, and excluded parties, with deviation 2026-00038 applying to several clauses including those related to trafficking, eligibility verification, sustainable products, and basic safeguarding. The contract prohibits additive manufacturing unless expressly authorized and requires accelerated payments