CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELECTRICAL

The contract is for the procurement of 12 electrical plug connectors identified by NSN 5935002478298 and part number MS3147E12-50S, with delivery required 168 days after award to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The item is classified as a critical application component and must be sourced exclusively from Qualified Products List (QPL) and Qualified Manufacturer List (QML) approved suppliers under SAE-AS81703; commercial substitutes are prohibited without prior written government approval. All components must meet stringent technical and quality standards mandated by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951 and other commercial standards. The product is subject to a complete ban on ozone-depleting substances in any stage of design, manufacturing, or testing, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless explicitly exempted, such as in batteries, fluorescent lights, or approved instrumentation, which must include secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with hazardous materials requiring adherence to IP025 and non-hazardous items meeting ASTM D3951. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under government authority, and all deliveries must be FOB origin. The contract incorporates multiple modified FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for small business representation, cybersecurity safeguards, safeguarding of covered defense information, prohibited telecommunications equipment, and hazardous material handling. Invoicing is mandated through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and offerors must register in the System for Award Management and provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. The solicitation closed on July 23, 2026, and the award will be made using a simplified acquisition process under FAR 13, with no stated evaluation factors beyond compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.