CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The contract solicitation for Connector, Receptacle with NSN 5935-01-092-3451 is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation number SPE7M5-26-T-352W, with a submission deadline of August 6, 2026. The requirement calls for 316 units to be delivered within 165 days after award, with FOB Origin terms applying, meaning title transfers at the contractor’s location and delivery must be made to a destination specified in the contract schedule. Pricing details are not finalized in the solicitation, though historical data suggests a unit price of $146.00, though this is not binding. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, many modified under Deviation 2026-00038, including requirements for equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, cybersecurity safeguards, and electronic payment submission via WAWF. The contractor must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025 for hazardous material packaging, and ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items, with DLA’s Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Ocean shipments must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, and hazardous materials require prior notice and proper labeling. Cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012 mandate protection of covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171, including reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours and submitting a prior assessment to the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contractor must maintain current representation in SAM regarding small business status, Socioeconomic categories, and disclosures related to covered telecommunications equipment or services. No specific evaluation factors are provided, indicating the award may likely follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with no physical submissions permitted.