CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded KAPLUN TOOL & DIE, INC. (CAGE 646V6) a fixed-price contract under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-628W for the delivery of one cable assembly, NSN 5995-01-629-3697, at a unit price of $3,325.52, with no variance allowed in quantity. The contract was awarded on March 24, 2026, with a contract execution date of July 14, 2026, and delivery is required by July 22, 2026. Performance, inspection, and final acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility in Warminster, Pennsylvania, under F.O.B. Origin terms, with the Government bearing all shipping costs. The contract includes strict compliance requirements for packaging under MIL-STD-2073-1E, Level B, using adhesive cushioning and dry preservation Method 10, with no moisture control or corrosion inhibitors. Marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcodes, and all external packages containing product verification test samples must be clearly labeled “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock” alongside the contract and lot numbers. Hazardous materials require labeling per applicable federal statutes, with Material Safety Data Sheets to be submitted prior to award. The contract mandates compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 for Controlled Unclassified Information and requires contractor flow-down of these requirements to subcontractors. Cyber incident reporting and safeguarding of covered defense information are governed by DFARS clause 252.204-7012 with a specific deviation. The contractor must use WAWF for all invoicing and payment requests, and the order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, requiring prioritized performance. Export-controlled items are subject to the Export Controlled Items clause, and use of U.S.-flag vessels is mandatory for shipment unless a waiver is granted. The contractor must affirm its small business status in SAM and provide representations for any applicable socioeconomic programs, including HUBZone or WOSB, with full UEI and CAGE code compliance. Invoicing and administrative actions are coordinated through designated DoDAACs, though specific PCO, COR, or COTR contact details are not provided. The contract incorporates numerous