INVERTER DRIVE

The contract solicitation SPE3SE-26-T-0788 seeks two inverter drives identified by NSN 7310-01-583-1448 under a simplified acquisition with a 20-day delivery requirement after award, to be delivered to U.S. Navy vessels at FPO AE 09591. The solicitation governs the procurement of hardware that must strictly comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with packaging and marking adhering to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, where DLA requirements take precedence. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and any mercury-containing components are prohibited unless part of exempted functional devices such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or weapon systems, and even then, portable units must include a secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item must not contain ozone-depleting substances and cannot come into direct contact with mercury compounds. The contract includes numerous DFARS clauses mandating cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 for handling Controlled Unclassified Information, including mandatory reporting of cyber incidents, system security plan documentation, and SPRS compliance submissions. Contractors must maintain current SAM registration with Valid UEI and CAGE codes, and affirmatively disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF using approved document types, and delivery occurs FOB destination with inspection and acceptance also at the delivery point. All suppliers must comply with clauses on equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights, and prohibition on internal confidentiality agreements. Contract type remains undetermined pending award, with offerors permitted to propose alternatives under FAR 52.216-1 ALT I. Any small business must certify its size and socioeconomic status in SAM, and joint ventures must disclose all partner UEIs. The solicitation explicitly excludes submission of technical data requests to DLA Troop Support due to lack of an approved data package.