CONTACT, ELECTRICAL

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-325R seeks a single electrical contact unit with NSN 5999-01-157-9806 to be delivered within 20 calendar days to FPO AP 96673, with FOB destination terms, for use by the USS NEBRASKA SSBN 739. The requirement is issued under simplified acquisition procedures by the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division, and all technical and quality specifications are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including RP001 for packaging, RQ017 for physical marking of bare items, and RQ011 for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including barcoding of NSN, CLIN, and shipment data, and must be preserved using dry climate-controlled methods without additional preservation materials. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited from direct contact with the item except for limited functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA, with all portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment boundary. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and require submission of complete Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The contractor must submit all invoices and receiving reports electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is mandated for handling covered defense information. The solicitation includes clauses covering employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, small business representation, electronic payment instructions, whistleblower rights, controlled information disclosure, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment. Contractor representations regarding size status, socioeconomic certifications, and provision of defense telecommunications equipment must be accurately disclosed, with penalties for noncompliance. The government retains inspection and acceptance authority at destination, and non-conforming supplies must be properly marked and returned per government direction. Payment terms include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and potential withholding of funds for outstanding federal debts, with no contract type or pricing data explicitly stated in the solicitation.