CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELEC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M526V6005 to Benchmark Connector Corporation on July 21, 2026, for the delivery of 15 units of an electrical plug connector identified by NSN 5935017089688 at a total price of $673.65. The contract falls under NAICS code 334417 and was issued via solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-301K under the DLA Automated Simplified Acquisitions framework. Delivery is required 91 days after award, with a scheduled delivery date of October 16, 2026, to the destination facility at 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA. The contract specifies strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, with a preservation method code of 33 (clean and dry), and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including mandatory barcoding and compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). All items must be sourced from qualified products lists and comply with applicable military specifications including MIL-DTL-38999/26G. The contractor is subject to numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering cybersecurity, labor, safety, and subcontracting. Key requirements include safeguarding covered contractor information systems per NIST SP 800-171, compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting, and prohibitions on using covered defense telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018. The contractor must implement employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity measures for workers with disabilities, and trafficking-in-persons prevention policies. Invoicing must occur electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with receipt and payment processing governed by DFARS clauses 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. The contract includes clauses for changes, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and sustainable product requirements, all modified by Deviation 2026-00038 except as noted. The Contracting Officer for administration is Margaret J. Smith, with no designated COR or COTR identified. No