CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-55A6, is for the procurement of nine units of a special-purpose electrical cable assembly under the Defense Logistics Agency’s Commodities Division, with performance and delivery designated to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, ZIP 17070-5002. Delivery is required within 350 days after the delivery order is issued, and all shipments must be FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the contractor’s facility. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring prior authorization for any disclosure or transfer of technical data to foreign persons, domestically or abroad, and compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Access to controlled technical data is restricted to contractors who hold valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory DLA training on export-controlled data handling, and received explicit approval from DLA. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951, and DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with palletization adhering to RP001 and unit of issue quantities clearly marked. Each cable assembly must be physically marked per RQ017 and accompanied by proper hazard labeling in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Federal Standard No. 313, including submission of Material Safety Data Sheets. The contract mandates first article testing for the cable assembly and imposes cybersecurity compliance requirements aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via WAWF, and the contractor is required to maintain current SAM registration and comply with small business representation clauses under FAR 52.219-28, including verification of size status. The contract contains a suite of DFARS and FAR clauses governing whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, control of government work products, restrictions on former DoD official compensation, and requirements for DPAS priority ratings. Foreign-flag vessel use is prohibited without 45-day prior notice and justification, and radioactive material handling requires advance notification to the Contracting Officer. All subcontractors must flow down applicable clauses without exception. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, and the contract type remains unspecified pending the contracting officer’s insertion. Proposals must be submitted through the DIBBS portal prior to the deadline of May