CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELEC

The contract is for the procurement of a plug-type electrical connector, identified by part number M28840/16AG1S2 and NSN 5935011651778, manufactured to Technical Documentation Package Revision B General 2 in accordance with MIL-DTL-28840/16D Revision D dated July 18, 2024, with an updated reference to MIL-DTL-28840 Revision E dated December 3, 2024. The requirement specifies that the item is a qualified product per the Qualified Products List for Federal Stock Class 5935, with all applicable technical and quality standards incorporated from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The item is subject to strict environmental and safety protocols, including prohibition of intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in specific cases such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or weapon systems, where shock-proof containment with a second boundary is mandatory per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The use of Class I ozone-depleting substances in any phase of design, manufacturing, or cleaning is strictly prohibited without written approval from the Contracting Officer, and this restriction supersedes any conflicting specification requirements but does not alter performance expectations. The product is designated as a critical application item and must be packaged and marked in full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including unit packaging with clean and dry preservation, no cushioning, and D3 unit and intermediate containers, with no special markings required. Deliveries are to be made FOB origin within 91 days of award to the DLA New Cumberland Facility, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance performed at destination. The contract calls for 89 units with no variance allowed, and invoicing must be processed through WAWF. Compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses is required, including those governing employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials identification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171, and export control regulations, with additional obligations regarding chemical safety data sheets, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on foreign-flag vessel use. Offerors must represent their size status accurately in SAM.gov, disclose any covered telecommunications equipment or services, and submit proposals electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of August 6, 2026, with all representations and certifications completed