INTERFACE UNIT, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING

The contract pertains to the procurement of two Interface Units, Automatic Data Processing, identified by NSN 7025-01-629-6527 and part number 781630-01 from National Instruments Corp, to be delivered FOB Origin with a delivery period of 167 days, targeting a need ship date of February 1, 2027, following an original required delivery date of September 18, 2026. The unit of issue is each (EA), with no tolerance for variance in quantity, and delivery is directed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Packaging must strictly conform to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with palletization following DLA’s RP001 requirements; the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersedes any conflicting ASTM standards. The item is classified as a critical application item with no intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific exempted applications like batteries, fluorescent lamps, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents; where mercury is present, portable fluorescent lamps and instruments must have shock-proof construction and a secondary containment boundary as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguarding, inspection at destination, default conditions, small business subcontracting, and safeguarding covered defense information. Compliance with hazardous material handling mandates includes adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard and prohibitions against hexavalent chromium and certain covered defense telecommunications equipment. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandatory, and all submissions must be made via the DIBBS portal with full adherence to Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code requirements. Cybersecurity controls require implementation of NIST SP 800-171 practices under clause 252.204-7012 for protecting covered defense information. The contract does not specify pricing, as it remains a solicitation awaiting offer submission, and no award has been made.