59--HANDSET

The contract involves the procurement of a handheld device identified by NSN 5965014795605 under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) administered by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain. The solicitation, issued under number SPE7M1-26-U-4749, seeks a maximum contract value of $350,000 with an estimated annual quantity of 74 units, though this quantity is non-binding and subject to delivery orders. Items must be delivered FOB origin within 71 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 including barcoding, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements. All hazardous materials are strictly regulated: mercury or mercury compounds may not be intentionally added except in specified functional applications like batteries or sensors, and portable devices containing mercury must have shockproof design and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 apply, and any radioactive materials require prior written notification to the Contracting Officer if they meet specific activity thresholds. The contract mandates use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and receiving reports, and compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and prohibitions on certain materials like hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Offerors must provide entity identification via UEI and CAGE codes and certify their small business status, with joint ventures required to disclose participant details. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of August 6, 2026, and no paper or alternative submissions are accepted.