CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

The contract specifies the procurement of a single electrical cable assembly designated as a special-purpose item with the NSN 6150-01-659-0682, to be delivered to Fort Hood, Texas, within five days of award. The item is subject to rigorous technical, quality, and compliance requirements tied to military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with bare item marking mandated under RQ017. The cable assembly contains technical data subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring strict handling protocols: only contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export control training, and DLA authorization may access the data, with DFARS 252.225-7048 governing disclosure and use. The contractor must comply with full cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2 certification, and safeguarding covered defense information as per 252.204-7012 and 52.240-93, and must not use covered defense telecommunications equipment or services per 252.204-7018. Packaging must follow RP001 DLA requirements with specific instructions to coil the item to approximately 16 inches in diameter using a bag-in-box configuration, and all hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submitted with prior safety data sheets. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF, acceptance at destination under fixed-price terms, and compliance with inspection standards including MIL-STD-1916 with zero non-conformance for critical defects. Contractor representations are required regarding small business status, unique entity identifier (UEI), CAGE code, and compliance with anti-trafficking, equal opportunity, employment eligibility, and whistleblower rights provisions. Payment will be processed under FAR 52.213-4 for simplified acquisitions, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors required under 52.232-40. The solicitation issued on July 6, 2026, through DIBBS, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, under NAICS code 335311, and the contracting officer may specify the contract