CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELEC

The contract pertains to the procurement of a electrical plug connector, identified by NSN 5935-01-590-9470 and part number 1786-TPYS from Rockwell Automation, Inc., with a quantity of 21 units to be delivered in 168 days after award. The item is classified as a critical application component and must fully comply with DLA packaging and marking requirements, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, with no special marking beyond standard requirements. The delivery is FOB origin to the receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Strict prohibitions are in place against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific approved applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or weapon systems, which must include a second containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The use of ozone-depleting substances is forbidden in all aspects of manufacturing and processing unless explicitly approved in writing by the Contracting Officer, with exceptions for commercial items as defined under FAR 11.001. Offerors must ensure compliance with all relevant DLA technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List, and any substitution of the approved source must be supported by documentation from the original manufacturer and approved before award. Hazardous materials, if present, must be labeled and documented according to DFARS 252.223-7001, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels, with strict adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard. The contract mandates electronic invoicing and receiving reports through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payments governed by specific DoDAACs and electronic submission requirements. All offerors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management, provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and accurately represent their small business status if claiming socioeconomic preferences. The solicitation, issued under FAR 52.213-4 for simplified acquisitions, prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies and mandates compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by the August 6, 2026 deadline, with no physical submissions permitted. The contract includes standard clauses addressing trafficking in