DUMMY CONNECTOR, PLUG

The contract pertains to the procurement of a DUMMY CONNECTOR, PLUG with NSN 5935-01-179-1471, requiring nine units to be delivered FOB origin within 205 days, with a strict zero variance in quantity. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item and must conform to source-controlled drawings identified by specific part numbers and revision levels, with all components sourced exclusively from approved sources listed on those drawings. Compliance is mandatory with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all referenced standards, including ASTM D3951, and requires packaging and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements. The item is subject to zero-defect sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or an equivalent zero-based plan, with any unspecified attributes treated as major and subject to strict acceptance criteria. Use of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited unless written approval from the Contracting Officer is obtained, and the prohibition applies regardless of any conflicting specification requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and all packaging must adhere to Fed-Std-313 classifications, with hazardous materials requiring specific handling under TQ requirement IP025. The delivery destination is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, and the item must be shipped no later than February 18, 2027, to meet the original required delivery date of October 14, 2026. The purchase is under full and open competition, with no set-aside, and is governed by the DLA solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-331Z, issued on July 16, 2026, with bids due by July 27, 2026.