CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The contract is for the procurement of 12 units of a connector, receptacle, identified by NSN 5935012251985 and part number MS3452W18-18P, under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-335Z. The item must comply with multiple military and industry technical specifications including MIL-DTL-5015H, SAE-AS50151E, SAE AS34521, and MIL-STD-129, and is classified as a qualified item requiring adherence to the Qualified Products List (QPL) for Federal Stock Class 5935. The supplier is prohibited from using any Class I ozone-depleting substances in any phase of manufacturing or processing unless written approval is obtained from the contracting officer, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds may not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with the item except in specified exemptions such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or weapon systems, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shock-proof construction and a secondary containment boundary. Compliance with packaging requirements is mandated under MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method 31, and all items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. Delivery is FOB origin, with a 154-day period after award for delivery to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The contract includes clauses requiring compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding of covered defense information, and prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment from Chinese military companies. Hazardous materials require labeling under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and advance notice must be provided if radioactive materials are involved. The contract enforces the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for payment submission and requires adherence to unique entity identifier and CAGE code reporting, small business certifications, and the prohibition of mandatory arbitration agreements. No pricing information is listed in the solicitation, though the unit price is indicated as $12.00 in the line item table. The contract prohibits the use of hexavalent chromium and requires representations regarding socioeconomic status and entity identification through the System for Award Management. Full and open competition applies with no set-aside, and the solicitation response deadline is August 4, 2026.