CONTACT, FIBER OPTIC

Solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-342J is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Department of Defense, specifically DLA Land and Maritime, for the procurement of 501 units of fiber optic contacts, identified by NSN 6060-01-517-9224. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334417 and is being conducted under the First Destination Transportation program. Quotations are due by September 21, 2026, with a required delivery window of 107 days, targeting a ship date of January 7, 2027. The items are to be delivered to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas, where both inspection and acceptance will occur. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging requirements, specifically RP001 and ASTM D3951, with marking and labeling following MIL-STD-129. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and additive manufacturing is prohibited unless authorized. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding small business program representations, cybersecurity standards under NIST SP 800-171, and the safeguarding of covered defense information.