HOWLER, CALL SIGNAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of the HOWLER, CALL SIGNAL, identified by NSN 5805003331651 and part number 702020-056 manufactured by Dynalec Corporation, with a quantity of 41 units to be delivered under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5626. The item is designated as a critical application item and is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements incorporated from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R and I numbers. The contract mandates compliance with RD002 regarding Covered Defense Information and RD004, requiring a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 Self-Assessment. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the supplied hardware except under specific exemptions for functional use in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents specified by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and equipped with a secondary containment boundary as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specified preservation, container, and cushioning parameters, while marking follows MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and palletization complies with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Delivery is FOB origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a delivery lead time of 213 days from the award date. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2. All suppliers must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, maintain active registration in the System for Award Management, and comply with FAR and DFARS clauses including those covering changes, subcontracting, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and safeguarding covered contractor information systems. The solicitation utilizes a deviation under FAR 52.213-4, 52.216-1, and other clauses effective February 2026, and procurement is non-commercial and not a small business set-aside, though HUBZone pricing preferences may apply. All quotations must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and the contract is rated DO-C9 under the Defense