COVER, FIBER OPTIC C

This contract specifies the procurement of 285 units of a fiber optic connector cover identified by NSN 6060-01-516-4050 under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5849, with a unit price of $285.00 and a total contract value of $81,225.00. The item is subject to mandatory compliance with MIL-PRF-28876/15F and MIL-PRF-28876F, revisions issued in 2021 and 2023 respectively, and is listed as a primary Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) item, requiring qualification of the manufacturer. All materials must adhere to strict environmental and safety regulations including the prohibition of intentional addition or direct contact with mercury except in limited functional applications as defined by NAVSEA, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment. The use of ozone-depleting substances is strictly prohibited in all manufacturing and processing stages unless explicit written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer, with exceptions applying only to commercial items or numbered parts as defined by FAR 11.001. This is designated as a critical application item requiring full adherence to technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The item must be packaged in strict accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific preservation methods, materials, and unit packaging codes, with marking conforming to MIL-STD-129 and no special marking required. Delivery is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, and the delivery window is set at 168 days from contract award. The contract requires shipment to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a specified need ship date of January 26, 2027, and an original required delivery date of March 27, 2027. There is zero variance allowed in quantity, and transportation logistics must align with DLAD Procurement Notes C19 and C20. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with bids due by August 10, 2026, under a Federal procurement by the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program, and the NAICS code 334417 applies to this fiber