CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPECIAL

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-019M is a federal procurement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for 63 units of a special purpose electrical cable assembly, identified by NSN 6150-01-026-3824. The contract requires delivery within 239 days after order (ADO) on a FOB Origin basis under the First Destination Transportation program. The procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, though some sections of the documentation contain conflicting notes regarding small business set-aside status. A critical requirement of this contract is the management of export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations. To be eligible for award, contractors and their sources of supply must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and have completed the necessary DLA export-control training and questionnaires. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict quality standards, including a manufacturer's inspection system compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and sampling methods following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a strict prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packaging. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and payment requests. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandates for safeguarding covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012 and compliance with the Buy American Act. Origin inspection is required, and the government remains the responsible party for inspection under FAR 52.246-2.