CABLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL

The contract calls for the supply of 285 feet of special-purpose electrical cable identified by NSN 6145-00-184-4343, to be delivered in a single 250-foot reel with no more than one continuous length, to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a delivery window of 168 days after order placement and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. The cable must fully comply with military specification MIL-DTL-12000 for packaging and preservation, and all packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively, with no intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in explicitly exempted functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and specified chemical reagents. Packaging and preservation materials must be free of prohibited substances, and any hazardous materials require prior submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication standards, while radioactive materials above specified thresholds must be clearly labeled per MIL-STD-129. The contract mandates full compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced via R and I numbers, and the inclusion of all required representations and certifications, including the Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, small business status, and affirmative disclosures regarding covered telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA. Cybersecurity compliance is required through implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information, and all sea shipments must be transported on U.S.-flag vessels with prior notification to MARAD and subsequent reporting of shipment details. Payment must be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is bound by clauses covering equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and whistleblower protections. The contract type remains undetermined at the solicitation stage but is likely fixed-price, with a solicitation response deadline of August 6, 2026, and submission required digitally via the DIBBS portal. The Government will inspect and accept the cable at the destination, and the contractor must supply a complete data package for both the primary and any alternate parts if submitting as an alternate offeror.