COUPLER, DIGITAL DATA

The contract is for the procurement of 15 units of a digital data coupler, identified by NSN 5895-01-171-3747, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-578T, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026. The item is classified as export-controlled technical data subject to either ITAR or EAR, with strict compliance required under DFARS 252.225-7048; disclosure to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the United States, is prohibited without prior government authorization. Access to the controlled data is restricted to DLA contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory training on handling DOD export-controlled data, and have been formally approved by DLA. Delivery is required 350 days after receipt of order, with FOB Origin terms and delivery destined to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E using clean and dry preservation methods, with no wrapping or cushioning materials, and must be palletized per RP001 requirements. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including UCC/SCS-128 barcodes and Data Matrix symbols, and hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 or other applicable statutes, with hazard warning labels requiring prior government approval. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under MIL-STD-1916 using zero-based sampling plans with strict AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The contract includes mandatory clauses addressing employment non-discrimination, combating trafficking, electronic invoicing via WAWF, safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity compliance per NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, whistleblower rights, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration. Subcontracting for commercial products is governed by DFARS clauses with specific deviations. Offerors must maintain a current UEI and CAGE code, provide accurate socioeconomic status representations, and comply with all WAWF invoicing requirements. Pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, and the contract type remains unspecified, though it appears to fall under automated simplified acquisition procedures. All proposals must be