59--CONNECTOR,RECEPTACL

The contract pertains to the procurement of an electrical connector, receptacle, identified by part number ST5M1426A001 and NSN 5935011283657, under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Active Devices Division. The solicitation, numbered SPE7M5-26-U-0053, has a maximum contract value of $350,000 with an estimated quantity of 142 units, though the actual number of units delivered may vary based on future delivery orders. Delivery is FOB origin, with a 147-day performance period from award date, and acceptance and inspection occur at the destination. The item must strictly conform to the referenced technical drawing NR 76301 ST5M1426 and meet all technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any commercial standards like ASTM D3951. Prohibition on the use of ozone-depleting substances is enforced without exception unless a written waiver is obtained from the Contracting Officer, and this restriction applies to all manufacturing and processing steps. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with hazardous materials packaged in accordance with FED-STD-313 and TQ requirement IP025, while non-hazardous items require commercial packaging unless overridden by DLA standards. Palletization must comply with RP001, and bare items must be physically marked per RQ017. The contract mandates compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards such as 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, and 52.240-93 for information system protection. Additional requirements include employment eligibility verification, anti-trafficking measures, whistleblower protections, and adherence to sustainable product guidelines. Contractors must submit proposals electronically via the DIBBS portal by the August 3, 2026 deadline and use WAWF for all invoicing and receiving reports. The solicitation does not specify unit pricing or extended value, and no set-aside status is indicated, with award expected to be based on a trade-off of technical acceptability and price. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier, and any joint venture participation requires disclosure of partner entities and their UEIs. The