ELECTRON TUBE

This contract pertains to the procurement of an electron tube with NSN 5960-99-327-4144 and part number M1458A from RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS LTD, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-195H. A total of 18 units are required at $18.00 each, with delivery due within 35 days FOB origin to the designated receipt warehouse in Tracy, CA. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with strict packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-75 for electron tubes, with marking per MIL-STD-129 and special fragile labeling code 37. Packaging must include preservation methods defined as ZZ, with no cushioning or dunnage specified, and be palletized as per DLA’s procurement requirements. Hazardous materials regulations apply, mandating submission of Safety Data Sheets aligned with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 and OSHA’s Globally Harmonized System prior to contract award, along with compliant Hazard Communication Standard labels. Suppliers must also ensure employee training on these requirements. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless explicitly exempted for functional applications such as certain batteries, fluorescent lights, or instruments, and even then must include dual containment and shock-proof design per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates cybersecurity requirements mandating a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, and prohibits government identification from being retained on non-accepted supplies. The solicitation closed on July 20, 2026, with an original delivery target of September 1, 2026, and a required ship date of August 25, 2026.