CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to BENCHMARK CONNECTOR CORPORATION (CAGE 08MA2) for the procurement of 210 units of CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE (NSN 5935014742407) at a unit price of $22.99, totaling $4,827.90. The award, issued under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-288L and effective July 16, 2026, requires delivery to DLA Distribution Cherry Point in North Carolina, with an original required delivery date of September 8, 2026, and a need ship date of December 23, 2026. The items must comply with MIL-DTL-38999/20H and MIL-DTL-38999N specifications and be sourced from manufacturers listed on QPL-38999-99, with full traceability, zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916, and exclusion of ozone-depleting substances and parts manufactured by disallowed CAGE codes. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, using dry preservation methods with no chemical preservatives, and labeling and barcoding must follow MIL-STD-129 with GS1-128 and Data Matrix symbols, including NSN, CAGE code, and CLIN. Hazardous materials, if any, require compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and safety data sheet updates. Acceptance occurs at destination by the Government, with inspection governed by strict AQL levels: 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. The contract includes standard FAR clauses covering equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, small business representation, authorization and consent, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, safeguarding contractor information systems, and changes in fixed-price contracts—all with deviation 2026-00038 applied. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF, and payment is processed through DLA’s designated offices in Cherry Point, NC, or Columbus, OH. The awardee must maintain current UEI and CAGE codes in SAM, affirm compliance with size and socioeconomic status certifications, and ensure