CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELEC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to HI REL CONNECTORS, INC. (CAGE 34222) for the procurement of 37 electrical plug connectors, with a total contract value of $17,181.69. The contract, awarded on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-226L, is a single-line item procurement with no quantity variations or options permitted. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, by April 12, 2027, under FOB Origin terms, with performance taking place at the contractor’s facility in Claremont, California. Payment will be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, with remittance directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates stringent cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 compliance, immediate reporting of cyber incidents to the Department of Defense within 72 hours, and the preservation of forensic data for a minimum of 90 days. The contractor must also flow down these cybersecurity obligations to any subcontracts involving covered defense information. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with hazardous material packaging following FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025, while non-hazardous items comply with ASTM D3951 unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Palletization must meet RP001 standards, and all shipments must include a hard copy of the receiving report. The contract includes deviations from standard FAR clauses, specifically requiring veteran employment reporting and sustainable product compliance under Deviation 2026-O0038 and subcontracting flexibility for commercial items under Deviation 2026-O0015. Access to export-controlled technical data is governed by RQ032 and RD002, requiring JCP certification and adherence to ITAR/EAR regulations. While CMMC Level 2 certification is referenced as a requirement, no explicit affirmation of compliance from the contractor is documented. The government retains final inspection and acceptance authority at the destination, and no formal statement of work or evaluation factors were specified in the contract documentation.