CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Western Shelter Systems, LLC, a fixed-price contract valued at $20,999.25 for the procurement of 153 electrical connector receptacles, identified by NSN 5935010870201 and classified under FSC 5935. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-314E, with an award date of July 21, 2026, and requires delivery to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania by January 31, 2027, with a need ship date of January 5, 2027, and a 168-day delivery window as directed. Pricing is based on FOB Origin terms, with the contractor responsible for transportation to the U.S. point of origin, while subsequent shipping falls under the First Destination Transportation program. The item must comply with approved technical specifications including MIL-DTL-22992H and MS90555G, and must be qualified on the appropriate Qualified Product List. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and labeling, with hazardous materials handled per TQ requirement IP025 and FED-STD-313, and non-hazardous materials packaged according to ASTM D3951, unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Palletization must conform to RP001, and all items must meet the Hazard Communication Standard. The contract includes several mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business representation, combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and safeguarding contractor information systems. Alternate versions of several clauses, including 52.219-28 Alternate I, 52.227-1 Alternates I and II, and 52.216-1 Alternate I, were incorporated to address specific procurement requirements. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and payment requests, and the government will inspect and accept the goods at the delivery destination. The award reflects a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, with preference given to HUBZone and other small business statuses, and the awardee has certified its small business size and CAGE code as part of the solicitation response. Performance is subject to