INTERFACE UNIT, AUTO

The contract solicitation SPE8EN-26-T-2820, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support under the Construction & Equipment T & IFO EQ office, seeks the procurement of 40 units of an Interface Unit, Auto with NSN 7025-01-676-9005, to be delivered FOB Origin within 167 days of order receipt, with a required ship date of February 1, 2027, and original delivery deadline of February 5, 2027. The unit of issue is each (EA), with no variance allowed in quantity, and delivery is to be made to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must comply with strict packaging and labeling regulations, including ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for all shipping containers, with palletization following DLA’s RP001 requirements; these standards must be adhered to while recognizing the higher precedence of the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which incorporates specific R and I numbers referenced from the agency’s online database. The hardware must not contain intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds, except in enumerated functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or weapon systems, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract enforces comprehensive compliance with cybersecurity, environmental, and ethical standards under numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including safeguards for covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibitions against hexavalent chromium and certain telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018 and 252.223-7008, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration and trafficking in persons. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and offerors must submit Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels prior to award, with failure to do so resulting in disqualification. The solicitation operates under an automated simplified acquisition framework, potentially qualifying for automatic award if no first article testing is required, and prioritizes HUBZone small businesses unless preference is waived. All quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 17, 2026, and contractors must maintain active SAM registration, validate small business status, and comply with electronic