59--HANDSET

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4822 seeks the procurement of 61 handsets under an indefinite delivery contract vehicle, with delivery required within 136 days after acceptance. The item is identified by NSN 5965-01-690-5440 and is subject to strict technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by ‘R’ or ‘I’ numbers. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), specifying preservation method 41 (CLNG/DRY) with no preservation or wrap materials required, and a pack code of U. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129 for standardized barcoding, shipment identification, and hazardous material labeling in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, unless the material falls under specific federal exemptions such as FIFRA or FFDCA. Contractors must provide pre-award hazard labels and MSDS for unlisted hazardous materials and maintain ongoing compliance through timely updates to the contracting officer. The contract includes mandatory clauses covering information systems safeguarding, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material identification, all with deviations effective February 2026. Subcontracting for commercial products follows specific DLA deviations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. The solicitation is open to small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB entities, with socioeconomic status influencing evaluation, though no explicit weighting or award methodology is stated. Price estimates range from $35,075 based on historical data to a contractual maximum of $350,000. All deliveries are FOB Origin, and acceptance occurs at the destination, with inspection governed by FAR 52.246-2. Invoicing is solely through Wide Area WorkFlow, and compliance with SAM registration, UEI, and CAGE code reporting is mandatory, especially for joint ventures claiming socioeconomic status. The solicitation closes August 6, 2026, with proposals required via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System.