Interconnect-Control

The solicitation SPRMM1-26-Q-GB71, issued by the Department of Defense through SPRMM1 DLA Mechanicsburg in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, seeks interconnect-control items under NAICS code 335931 with a submission deadline of April 24, 2026. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical acceptability is determined on a pass/fail basis and award is made to the lowest-priced offeror meeting minimum requirements. Contractors must comply with extensive packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for preservation and packaging levels, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification. Packaging requirements vary by shipment type: Level B for domestic and air-shipped international goods, and Level A for surface OCONUS shipments, with barrier materials restricted to Qualified Products Lists. Wood packaging must meet ISPM 15 standards and bear an ALSC mark, while ESD-sensitive items require ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 protection when commercial packaging is authorized. All labels must be durable, water-resistant, and include mandatory data elements such as procurement instrument identifier, contract line item number, and subCLIN, with special yellow-on-blue DLR labels required for depot repairable items. Hazardous materials must comply with 49 CFR and include proper labeling per DFARS 252.223-7001, and shelf-life items must retain at least 85% of their original life upon receipt. Contractors are subject to stringent cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard covered defense information and prompt reporting of cyber incidents to the Defense Cyber Crime Center. All subcontractors handling controlled information must also comply with these requirements, and malicious software must be preserved and submitted upon detection. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with no alternative methods permitted. Delivery is governed by F.O.B. Origin terms, and inspection and acceptance may occur at the contractor’s facility or designated destination, with the government reserving the right to verify compliance at any point. Offerors must represent their small business status, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with representations under 52.219-1 and 2