HANDSET

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4794 issued by the Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense seeks 140 handsets identified by NSN 5965-01-656-7279 under an indefinite delivery contract mechanism, with a proposed delivery schedule of 153 days from award. The supply is governed by strict packaging and marking requirements including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 packaging standards, with hazardous materials requiring compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and specific federal statutes like FIFRA or FDCA where applicable. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using the Invoice 2in1 format for fixed-price line items and requires all vendors to maintain active System for Award Management registration and provide valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes. Technical and quality requirements referenced via R and I numbers must be sourced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with applicable revisions controlled by the solicitation issue or award date depending on acquisition size. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point and are governed by FAR 52.246-2, while the contract includes standard clauses on changes, default, subcontracting, unenforceable obligations, and cybersecurity safeguards. Offerors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications including WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a) participation, and disclose any use of covered telecommunications equipment by providing UEI and CAGE codes for all entities involved, including joint venture participants. Pricing information is not provided in the solicitation, but estimated contract value ranges from $74,200 to $350,000 based on historical unit pricing and maximum IDC ceilings. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery vehicle with no stated options or extended periods, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA eProcurement portal by the August 6, 2026 deadline with full compliance with SAM and disclosure requirements.