CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Nuclear Reactor Program under contract number SPE7M2-26-T-6846, is a request for quotations for 16 electrical receptacle connectors, identified by NSN 5935-01-025-7118. The procurement is classified as a fixed-price contract under NAICS code 334417. A critical requirement for this acquisition is that the item is a Qualified Product List (QPL) item; therefore, the manufacturer must be QPL-approved at the time of the contract award. The technical specifications are governed by SAE AS34021 and SAE AS50151 standards. Additionally, the contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any hardware or supplies provided, with very limited functional exceptions. The delivery schedule requires shipment by March 2, 2027, with a final required delivery date of October 28, 2027, under FOB Origin terms to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA. Inspection and acceptance will both occur at the destination. Compliance with rigorous packaging and marking standards is mandatory, including MIL-DTL-55330 for preservation, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging data, and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage marking. Offerors must also adhere to strict hazardous material protocols and domestic sourcing requirements, such as the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Notably, the government will not evaluate any offers that include items produced via additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized. Submissions should be managed through the DIBBS system, and successful vendors must use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports.