59--CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY,

The contract pertains to the procurement of a connector assembly identified by part number TRK-100290A-AC-K3C and NSN 5935-01-632-3942, with a required quantity of 42 units delivered FOB origin within 91 days. The item is classified as a critical application item under a total small business set-aside, and the contract is governed by DLA packaging and technical requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Strict prohibitions are in place against the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, and approved chemical reagents, with additional requirements for shock-proof containment in portable devices. The use of class I ozone-depleting substances is expressly forbidden in all phases of design, manufacturing, and testing unless written approval from the contracting officer is obtained, though this restriction does not apply to commercial items or part-numbered-only items. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no special marking required, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with no variance allowed in quantity. The item is covered under DLA Direct, CONUS, and unit of issue is each.