59--HANDSET

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4763 is for the procurement of 237 HANDSET units under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), with a guaranteed minimum order of 35 units and a contract ceiling of $350,000. Delivery is required within 123 days after receipt of order under FOB Origin terms, with acceptance occurring at the destination. The item, identified by NSN 5965-01-656-6859, must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless used functionally in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents; all portable mercury-containing devices must be shockproof with secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Hazardous materials must be labeled under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award, and radioactive materials require advance written notification and proper labeling. Ocean transport must be via U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is secured at least 45 days in advance. The contract invokes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including inspection at destination (52.246-2), cybersecurity safeguards (52.240-93 and 252.240-7997), prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and trafficking in persons, and requirements for electronic invoicing through WAWF. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, declare size status and socioeconomic certifications, and comply with all applicable representations, particularly regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 6, 2026, with no paper submissions permitted. The solicitation does not specify evaluation factors but is likely subject to a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with socioeconomic preferences potentially influencing award.