CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

The contract awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-871E and contract number SPE4A626PY639 is a fixed-price, firm-fixed-quantity purchase for 215 units of a cable assembly, with a total value of $21,570.95. The award was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 21, 2026, with delivery required 245 days after order, placing the performance completion date on March 23, 2027. Performance occurs at the contractor’s facility in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, where inspection and acceptance by the Government are conducted at origin prior to shipment, consistent with FAR 52.246-2. The contract specifies strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with additional compliance required under DLA’s RP001 packaging standards. Preservation procedures mandate Method 10 with cold/dry storage conditions. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business representation, child labor, equal opportunity, sustainable products, antiterrorism awareness, system for award management maintenance, and contract changes, all subject to Deviation 2026-00038, which modifies standard clause language. Special requirements include compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, requiring priority treatment over non-essential contracts, and full adherence to hazardous material labeling under 252.223-7001, along with submission of Safety Data Sheets per Federal Standard No. 313 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. The contractor is classified as other than small under NAICS 335932, and no socioeconomic set-asides apply. Payment is handled through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, via the Wide Area WorkFlow system with no alternative invoicing methods permitted. The contract includes standard termination, default, and change clauses typical for fixed-price supply contracts, and all subcontracting activities must comply with FAR 52.244-6 for commercial products and services.