CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Amphenol Corp, with CAGE code 77820, a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $7,774.40 for the delivery of 32 units of a connector, receptacle (NSN 5935012053537, part number MS90557C44151S), under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-172S. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, with delivery required 294 days after the order date. The primary delivery point is DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina, though FOB terms conflict between origin and destination, with the final location potentially defined in an unprovided schedule. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and labeling, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and TQ Requirement IP025 for hazardous materials under FED-STD-313, all governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of Safety Data Sheets are mandatory prior to award. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the government at the destination. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow using Invoice 2in1, with remittance directed to Columbus, Ohio. The award is based on a trade-off evaluation of past performance, delivery schedule, and price, with no LPTA approach applied. The contractor is classified as a small business, triggering compliance with FAR 52.219-28 and related reporting obligations. Extensive cybersecurity and supply chain risk clauses apply, including NIST SP 800-171 requirements, safeguarding of covered defense information, and prohibition on acquiring certain defense telecommunications. Administrative oversight is managed by Nicholas Giblee as the local administrative contact. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering patent rights, labor compliance, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity incident reporting, and restrictions on arbitration agreements, ensuring comprehensive regulatory alignment.