CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The contract SPE7M026P3609, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to Benchmark Connector Corporation (CAGE 08MA2), is a firm-fixed-price purchase for one electrical connector, receptacle, with a total value of $569.27, issued under solicitation SPE7M0-26-T-6654 and delivered on August 10, 2026, with f.o.b. origin terms. The item, identified by NSN 5935014886556, falls under NAICS code 334417 and is classified as a small business set-aside, with the contractor affirmatively representing as a small business concern. Performance obligations include compliance with stringent military packaging and marking standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, with barcoding waived for this order. Product Verification Test samples must be clearly marked and shipped with accompanying DD Form 1222, and the entire delivery is subject to final government inspection and acceptance at the destination. The contractor must maintain a robust quality inspection system per FAR 52.246-2 or 52.246-3 and adhere to DFARS Appendix F for documentation, including material certifications and manufacturing records, all of which must be available for government audit. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of federal acquisition regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, workforce compliance, and supply chain integrity. Key requirements include adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information using NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, mandatory cyber incident reporting via the DIBNet portal, and the flow-down of these obligations to all subcontractors. Contractors must also complete antiterrorism awareness training, comply with prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials, and adhere to Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements under FAR 52.211-15. Employment-related clauses enforce child labor protections, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations. Payment is mandated through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with no alternative invoicing methods permitted. The contract includes standard termination, dispute resolution, and changes clauses, and while no formal evaluation factors or weighting were documented, the award appears to have been made on a lowest price technically