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The contract pertains to the procurement of two units of a special-purpose electrical cable assembly identified by NSN 5995-01-733-2379, with a delivery deadline of 321 days from award and FOB origin terms. The item is classified as a TYPE I (CODE Y) with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced via 'R' or 'I' numbers, and must be sourced from the official DLA portal. The assembly must comply with specific packaging and marking directives, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), with preservation methods designated as ZZ and packing code U. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling following MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan. First article testing is required, with approved units held at the production facility until all production is accepted, and the manufacturer’s quality system must conform to ISO 9001:2015 or an approved equivalent. The solicitation mandates full compliance with cybersecurity and export control regulations: the contractor must hold CMMC Level 2 certification or self-assessment, safeguard covered defense information under FAR 252.204-7012, and adhere to the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment under FAR 252.204-7018. Technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR, restricting its disclosure to foreign persons, and prior authorization is required for any export or international transfer. Access to this controlled data is limited to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, completion of DLA-export-controlled data training, and formal authorization from DLA. The contractor must be registered in SAM, maintain current socioeconomic representations including small business or HUBZone status if applicable, and comply with mandatory clauses on whistleblower rights, employment eligibility, trafficking prevention, equal opportunity, and hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200. All invoices must be submitted via WAWF with routing data completed per the award’s designated DoDAACs, and the contract is