59--FUSE,CARTRIDGE

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4769 is for the procurement of cartridge fuses identified by NSN 5920015257208 under an indefinite delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum order of 20 units. Delivery is required within 67 days of award on an FOB origin basis with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point, and the quantity is fixed at 134 units with zero variance allowed. The fuses must conform to technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and are specified as critical application items with approved part numbers from L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy and Mersen USA EP Corp. Strict mercury restrictions apply: no intentional addition or direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds is permitted except for exempted functional uses such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, and specified chemical reagents, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using clean/dry preservation methods, unit containers as box or case, intermediate fiberboard boxes, and unit pack coding, with palletization per DLA RP001 requirements. Labeling and barcoding must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including required markings for NSN, contract number, and quantity, and hazardous material labeling in accordance with DFARS 252.223-7001 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Compliance is required across multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities combating human trafficking employment eligibility verification sustainable products hazardous material identification safeguarding covered contractor information systems and prohibition of hexavalent chromium. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow and includes provisions for subcontractor payments and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Offerors must provide unique entity identifiers and comply with socioeconomic representations if claiming small business status, and are prohibited from sourcing covered defense telecommunications equipment from restricted foreign entities. No bid submission is permitted outside the DIBBS portal, and proposals must be submitted by the closing date of August 6, 2026.