CAPACITOR, VARIABLE,

This contract pertains to the procurement of a variable capacitor with gas dielectric, identified by NSN 5910-00-435-8179 and part number CKTB500/10/67(III), with a total quantity of five units. The item is classified as a critical application component and must be manufactured and supplied in full compliance with stringent technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The use of ozone-depleting substances is strictly prohibited in all stages of design, manufacturing, and cleaning unless explicit written approval from the contracting officer is obtained, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are banned from direct contact with the hardware except for specific exempted functional uses such as in certain batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, with additional containment requirements for portable devices. All packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special labeling per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609 to indicate lead content and other attributes on each individual unit package. Sampling procedures must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. The item is subject to full and open competition with no quantity variance permitted. Delivery is required FOB origin within 168 days to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with an original required delivery date of December 1, 2026 and a need ship date of January 5, 2027. The contract references DLA transportation and shipping protocols and designates Matthew Stanko as the primary point of contact.