CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL

The contract award SPE7M526V6164 was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency to Benchmark Connector Corporation, identified by CAGE code 08MA2, for the procurement of 178 units of Electrical Receptacle Connectors (NSN 5935012597819) under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-316T. The total contract value is $4,526.54, with delivery required 168 days after award, targeting delivery to SW3119 DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia, where government inspection and acceptance will occur. The contract operates under FOB Origin terms and mandates strict adherence to military packaging and labeling standards, including MIL-STD-129 for all markings and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging of non-hazardous items, and FED-STD-313 with TQ IP025 for hazardous materials handling. All packaging must comply with DLA’s RP001 palletization requirements, and unit containers must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF using the Invoice and Receiving Report or Invoice 2in1 format, and payment processing relies on the DoDAAC identified in the award document. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing compliance, cybersecurity, labor, and environmental obligations. Key requirements include compliance with employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities (Alternate I waived), and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Cybersecurity mandates include safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents under clause 252.204-7012, along with NIST SP 800-171 assessment obligations. Contractors must also adhere to disclosure rules for government work product, whistleblower protections, and limitations on arbitration agreements. Representations regarding small business status, unique entity identifier (UEI), and CAGE code are required, with potential socioeconomic certifications applicable. No formal evaluation factors or pricing details are present in the documentation, indicating a simplified acquisition under FAR procedures. The contract lacks any option quantities, modification clauses, or explicit funding codes, and no attachments are formally listed, with compliance driven by referenced standards and regulatory clauses embedded in the award.