HANDSET

The contract solicitation for HANDSET, identified by NSN 5965-01-426-4979 and solicitation number SPE7M1-26-U-4733, is an indefinite delivery contract under the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime Supply Chain, with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum order of 24 units. Delivery is specified to occur 229 days after order placement, with FOB ORIGIN terms and destination-based inspection and acceptance conducted by the government. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, including cleaning and drying procedures per preservation method 41. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced via RP001 and RA001, and include prohibitions on intentional mercury contamination in supplied hardware, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, sensors, and weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA, along with requirements for shockproof containment in portable mercury-containing devices. Hazardous material labeling must conform to 29 CFR 1910.1200, and radioactive material notifications are mandated under specific activity thresholds, requiring 30 days advance notice and compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering safeguarding of covered defense information, cybersecurity incident reporting, electronic payment via WAWF, subcontracting for commercial items, small business acceleration, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and mercury, export control, and restrictions on procurement from Chinese military companies. Offerors must provide unique entity identifiers, CAGE codes, and accurately represent size and socioeconomic status, with additional disclosures required for covered defense telecommunications equipment. All submissions must be made electronically through the DIBBS portal by the August 6, 2026 deadline, with no paper submissions permitted. No specific technical specifications or statement of work are provided in the solicitation, leaving deliverables defined by the NSN and referenced standards. The contract does not list evaluation factors, and pricing remains undefined beyond the ceiling, with unit prices left blank in the CLIN structure. Payments are processed through WAWF using Invoice 2in1 formats for fixed-price line items, and the government assumes full responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the destination.