CAPACITOR, FIXED, METALLIZED, PAPER-PLASTIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-352X issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks the procurement of 11 units of a fixed metallized paper-plastic capacitor identified by NSN 5910-01-476-4680. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and mandates electronic submission exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The contract requires delivery of the capacitors to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with an FOB destination term and a need ship date of January 19, 2027, and an original delivery date of February 26, 2027. Packaging and marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation codes, container types, and labeling conventions, with hazardous materials subject to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and NAVSEA 5100-003D containment requirements for mercury-bearing components. Component lead finishes must adhere to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609 for Pb/Pb-free identification. The contract imposes strict cybersecurity and information safeguarding obligations per DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, including NIST SP 800-171 assessment adherence, and prohibits the use of hexavalent chromium, toxic substances, and defense telecommunications equipment from sanctioned Chinese entities. The contractor is required to comply with employment verification, anti-trafficking, and sustainable product standards, and must submit invoices via WAWF using electronic payment protocols. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination by government personnel, with compliance verified against DLA’s technical and quality requirements. The contract anticipates a fixed-price award type, though the specific form has not been filled in. No solicitation pricing or total contract value has been provided, and no evaluation factors or weights are documented in the materials available. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, and are required to complete all mandatory representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and potential ties to covered telecommunications equipment. All clauses referenced are in effect as of their publication dates, with certain provisions including fill-ins and alternate