CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-250V calls for the procurement of 71 units of CELL, OPTICAL ELEMENT with an FOB ORIGIN delivery term, requiring inspection and acceptance at the contractor’s origin in Albany, GA. The item is identified by NSN 1240003609378 and requires compliance with DLA packaging standards (RP001) and MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, including specific codes for preservation method, wrapping, cushioning, and unit containers, as well as MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding with GS1 standards. All markings must include the contract number and government identification, and non-accepted items must have all government identifiers removed prior to disposal. The contractor must adhere to stringent cybersecurity mandates including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, safeguarding of covered defense information under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment from specified foreign vendors. First article testing of three units is required, with reports due 90 days prior to delivery, and notification of shipment must occur 14 days in advance. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA HazCom Standard unless exempt under FIFRA, FFDCA, CPSA, FHSA, or FAA regulations, and all invoices must be submitted electronically via WAWF. Contractors must self-certify their small business status or socioeconomic designation and provide UEI and CAGE codes if supplying covered defense telecommunications. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, subcontracting, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and whistleblower protections, with several clauses modified by official deviations. Payment is contingent upon successful government acceptance at origin, and the contractor must comply with all quality assurance provisions referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The solicitation is open to full and open competition with a submission deadline of August 17, 2026, through the DIBBS portal.