CABLE, SPECIAL PURPO

The contract is for a single unit of special purpose cable, identified by NSN 6145-01-588-1757, with a delivery requirement of five days after order issuance under FOB DESTINATION terms. All packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 requirements, including specific preservation codes, packing levels, and standardized markings per MIL-STD-129, which mandates bar-coding for logistics tracking. The item is subject to stringent hazardous material handling standards, requiring compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard, submission of Safety Data Sheets, and proper labeling under applicable federal statutes such as FIFRA and FHSA, with additional requirements for ocean shipments via U.S.-flag vessels unless a prior waiver is obtained. The solicitation does not include pricing data, and offerors must submit a complete data package including technical specifications and alternative part information, as no values are provided. Contractual obligations are governed by multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, most with deviation 2026-00038, including equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, and safeguarding information systems, along with mandatory use of WAWF for invoicing and electronic submission of payment requests. Technical acceptability, packaging compliance, hazardous material documentation, and small business status are key evaluation factors, with award anticipated via automated Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. All submissions must be made through DIBBS by the August 20, 2026 deadline, and final delivery will occur at a government-designated destination where inspection and acceptance are performed by the government. Contractors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code and represent their size and socioeconomic status accurately through SAM registration.