LANTERN, ELECTRIC

The contract is for the procurement of 10 electric lanterns under NSN 6230-01-580-9959, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-3354 with a required delivery date of May 26, 2026, and delivery to be completed within five days after order placement at FOB Destination in Suffolk, Virginia. The item is subject to strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, and must be palletized according to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Technical data associated with the lantern is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization for any disclosure to foreign persons, and only contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export training, and DLA authorization may access such data. Cybersecurity requirements mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 certification through a certified third-party assessment organization, with all covered defense information safeguarded per FAR 252.204-7012. The solicitation prohibits the use of additive manufacturing for components unless explicitly authorized, and failure to submit a required Safety Data Sheet will render an offer nonresponsible. Contractors must register and maintain current representations in the System for Award Management, comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, and adhere to all hazardous material regulations including Hazard Communication Standard and IP025 packaging guidelines. Invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and destination inspection is required per FAR 52.246-1. The contracting office requires adherence to whistleblower protections, prohibition on mandatory arbitration agreements, and compliance with anti-trafficking, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable procurement policies. The contract is not a small business set-aside, though HUBZone small businesses may receive a price evaluation preference.