CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-49Y9 by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, specifies the procurement of 40 units of a special purpose electrical cable assembly identified by NSN 5995-01-669-1168, with a delivery requirement of 310 days after order issuance and a firm delivery date of March 25, 2027. The supplies are to be delivered FOB origin to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with packaging code U, utilizing E5 unit and intermediate containers, and palletization must comply with DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking and labeling are governed by MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, but bare item marking per RQ017 is mandatory. The contract prohibits surplus materials and mandates adherence to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R and I numbers, with sampling procedures following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, where critical, major, and minor attributes must meet AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, and acceptance requires zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Cybersecurity compliance is a critical component, requiring contractors to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment and comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Additional cybersecurity controls derived from NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 apply, with assessment results to be submitted via SPRS, and clauses such as 252.204-7020 and 252.204-7018 reinforce information protection and prohibit the acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment. Documentation requirements include source approval requests (RC001), removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies (RQ011), and handling of covered defense information (RD002). The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, maintenance of SAM registration, and requirements for whistleblower rights and compensation of former DoD officials. Contract