CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELEC

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-342L seeks 1,412 electrical plug connectors under NSN 5935008179096, with delivery required 168 days after award, targeting an original delivery date of December 18, 2026, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. The items must be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method 41, with unit containers designated as D3 and intermediate containers as D1, and all marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 using the special marking code 00-00, which indicates no special marking is required. The connectors are specified to meet technical requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and physical identification of bare items must not involve any Class I ozone-depleting substances without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 332112, with proposals due August 6, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal. Contractors must comply with extensive federal regulations including FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous material handling, export control, and safeguarding covered defense information. Specific mandates require adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard, submission of Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments unless waived, and notification of radioactive materials if thresholds are exceeded. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, and contractors must provide their UEI and CAGE codes, along with certifications verifying small business status and compliance with socioeconomic program requirements. Payment will be processed under the accelerated payments to small business subcontractors clause, with no pricing data available in the solicitation, indicating that prices will be determined at award. All deliveries must meet the strict zero variance quota, and government identification must be removed from any non-accepted items.