HANDWHEEL

The contract is for the procurement of 239 handwheels with NSN 5340-01-414-7557 under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8617, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333612. The delivery schedule requires fulfillment within 106 days after receipt of order, with FOB Origin terms placing transportation costs and risks on the contractor until shipment from the origin point. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, and the contract operates as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) with a guaranteed minimum of 35 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001, including specific preservation, container, and handling codes, while marking adheres to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N for U.S. military property identification, barcoding, and hazardous material labeling consistent with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Mercury-containing components are prohibited unless exempted, and any such items must meet double-containment and shock-proof standards per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Technical data associated with the handwheel is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, governed by DFARS 252.225-7048, mandating that only DLA contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) status, completed DLA export control training, and cleared through the DLA questionnaire may access or handle such data. All disclosures to foreign persons, regardless of location or nationality, are considered exports and require prior authorization. The contract includes numerous clauses addressing cybersecurity, such as NIST SP 800-171 requirements, safeguarding covered defense information, and cyber incident reporting under 252.204-7012 and 252.240-93, with deviations noted. Compliance with employment regulations, trafficking in persons, eligibility verification, and sustainable purchasing is required, alongside prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, toxic materials, and acquisition of defense telecommunications equipment from sanctioned Chinese entities. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF