CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The contract is for the procurement of seven electrical connector assemblies identified by NSN 5935013696728 and part number M83723/83W16246, to be delivered FOB origin within five calendar days of award, with a required delivery date of May 13, 2026. The item must comply with the military specification MIL-DTL-83723H(4) and MIL-DTL-83723/83E(2), and is subject to qualification requirements from the Qualified Products List under Federal Stock Class 5935, meaning only approved manufacturers may supply the item. All deliveries must meet stringent packaging and labeling standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with hazardous materials packaged per TQ IP025 and non-hazardous materials per ASTM D3951, though DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersedes commercial standards. Palletization must adhere to RP001, and the use of ozone-depleting substances in any manufacturing or cleaning process is strictly prohibited without explicit written approval from the Contracting Officer. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling requirements mandating zero non-conformances per MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans, and attributes categorized with AQL levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor, with unspecified attributes treated as major. The contract is governed under standard FAR clauses including 52.216-1 for contract type determination, 52.222-50 to combat human trafficking, 52.223-3 for hazardous material identification, and 52.240-93 requiring NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls for safeguarding covered defense information. The item is delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and invoicing must be processed electronically via WAWF. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and represent their small business status if applicable, with additional disclosures required for those providing covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract prohibits the use of foreign-flag vessels for ocean transport unless a waiver is granted, and restricts compensation of former DoD officials to prevent organizational