59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 19 units of a cable assembly designated for external fuel tank applications under NSN 5995010042944, issued via solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13DY by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. The acquisition is structured as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413, with a delivery deadline of 795 days after award and a first article test requirement demanding two units be delivered to Robins AFB within 180 days. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific provisions including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for zero-defect sampling, MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking, and ASTM D3951 for packaging unless superseded. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and restricting access to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DLA training, and explicit authorization. The supplier must maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, comply with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards, and adhere to strict prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials. All deliveries are FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the contractor’s facility by the government. Packaging must include barcodes per MIL-STD-129 and physical identification per RQ017, while components must originate from qualified manufacturers listed in applicable QPL/QML. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF and prohibits use of foreign-flagged ocean vessels unless a waiver is granted. First article testing costs of $4,987 will be added to the offered price, though pricing for the CLINs remains unpopulated. The solicitation includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses governing changes, subcontracting, cybersecurity, payment, and whistleblower rights, with deviations applied for NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 13, 2026, and include required representations through SF 18, with emphasis on UEI and CAGE data, and SD