CABLE, SPECIAL PURPO

This contract pertains to the procurement of a special purpose cable, identified by NSN 6145-01-202-8473, with a total quantity of 23 feet to be delivered within 5 days FOB origin. The cable must meet stringent technical and quality standards as outlined in DoD and DLA requirements, specifically adhering to MIL-DTL-24643/27G and MIL-DTL-24643D specifications. It is a critical application item and is subject to configuration change management, requiring compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements effective at the solicitation or award date. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, respectively, with additional stipulations on mercury content prohibiting intentional addition except under specific exceptions related to functional use. The contract includes strict guidelines around continuous lengths of material based on advice codes, with the qualified products list applicable due to the identification of the item as a primary QPL or QML component. Inspection and acceptance of the cable are to occur at the origin point of shipment. Freight forwarding will be managed by Eagle Van Lines, with shipping directed to the Naval Stores Depot in Karachi, Pakistan. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Defense's Fluid Handling Division, with a response deadline and solicitation date in April 2026. The contract also highlights compliance with environmental restrictions, specifically regarding mercury use, and requires specific packaging methods to maintain product integrity during transport.