INSULATION SLEEVING

The contract is for the procurement of electrical special-purpose insulation sleeving, identified by NSN 5970-01-054-6699 and part number 202D163-3-60-0 from TE Connectivity Corporation, with a quantity of 109 units to be delivered FOB origin to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Hill AFB, Utah. The item has a non-extendable 24-month shelf life as a Type I (Code M) item and must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129R(3) for labeling with special marking code 32 indicating shelf-life requirements. Sampling and quality assurance follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances required in sample lots unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. The contract mandates adherence to DLA packaging requirements RP001 and prohibits the use of preservative materials, using only cleaning and drying methods for preservation. Delivery is scheduled for 171 days after the order, with the need ship date set for November 10, 2026, and the original required delivery date of December 31, 2026. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by Government personnel, and payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The solicitation incorporates multiple DFARS and FAR clauses governing cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous materials, export control, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment and mandatory arbitration agreements. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and report cyber incidents promptly. Representations regarding small business status, UEI, CAGE code, and compliance with restrictions on foreign-owned defense equipment must be submitted by offerors, though no specific socioeconomic certifications are indicated. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R and I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List, with the revision effective on the solicitation issue date controlling for this simplified acquisition. No contract value is provided as pricing is solicited from offerors through the RFQ process.