61--DISTRIBUTION BOX

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-223C is for the procurement of one Distribution Box, identified by NSN 6110016744637 and part number ECD-161206-EMC, under a total small business set-aside. Delivery is required within 168 days after order date, FOB Origin, to the designated receiving warehouse at 25600 S Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA 95304-5000, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with stringent requirements including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with no special marking required. Packaging must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), including palletization, and preservation methods are defined by QUP 001, preservation method 10, and specific materials for wrapping, cushioning, and containment. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the item except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA, with portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury needing shockproof construction and a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including RA001, and requires compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, hazardous materials labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, whistleblower protections, ethics for former DoD officials, and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations. Invoicing is mandated through WAWF, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active UEI and CAGE code. The offeror must represent its small business status and disclose any joint venture participation under applicable socioeconomic programs. Special attention is required for the submission of Material Safety Data Sheets, adherence to electronic procurement via DIBBS with a deadline of August 6, 2026, and full compliance with all security and data handling protocols outlined in clauses such as 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 8