CONNECTOR BODY, PLUG

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M526V6418 to BENCHMARK CONNECTOR CORPORATION (CAGE 08MA2) for the delivery of 24 connector bodies, plug (NSN 5935014394682) at a total price of $949.20, with an award date of July 30, 2026. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a delivery requirement of 168 days after receipt of order, resulting in an original required delivery date of December 17, 2026, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. Performance and delivery are to be made FOB origin to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous packaging, and FED-STD-313 for hazardous materials is mandated, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Packaging must adhere to RP001 for palletization, and bare item markings must meet RQ017 requirements for traceability, particularly for materials produced between July 2006 and June 2016. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including mandatory cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, and 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 assessments. Special requirements include adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for hazardous materials, with submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels prior to award. Use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transportation is required unless a waiver is granted, involving detailed advance notification and documentation of vessel usage, including bills of lading submitted within 30 days of shipment. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment instructions governed by FAR and DFARS payment clauses, including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contractor must comply with whistleblower protections, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, and prohibitions on acquiring covered