59--CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a unilateral Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract to BENCHMARK CONNECTOR CORPORATION (CAGE 08MA2) for the supply of electrical plug connectors under NSN 5935012304862, with a maximum contract value of $350,000.00 and an award date of July 28, 2026. The solicitation, SPE7M5-26-U-0044, operates under simplified acquisition procedures and is structured as an indefinite-quantity contract with a guaranteed minimum of five units, though no unit price is specified in the award documentation. Delivery is required within 14 days of the order date under FOB Origin terms, with all items subject to destination inspection and acceptance by the Government. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including barcoding with NSN and CAGE data via 2D Data Matrix symbols. Items must be permanently marked with the NSN and CAGE code, and packaging for hazardous materials must adhere to IP025 standards and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), requiring submission of hazard warning labels and safety data sheets prior to award. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses with deviations effective February 2026, including requirements for NIST SP 800-171 cyber assessment, trafficking in persons prevention, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and safeguarding of contractor information systems. It mandates use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing and receipt confirmation, with electronic submission required. The contractor must also comply with clauses concerning subcontracting for commercial items, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and representation of small business status, with deviations permitting flexibility in procurement processes. Although no specific evaluation factors or weights are documented, the award is inferred to be LPTA-based, favoring the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer that meets socioeconomic and compliance requirements, and the contract includes no options, key personnel designations, or security clearance mandates. All performance and delivery details are governed by the contract’s indefinite-quantity framework, with actual orders issued as needed through the DIBBS procurement system.