LEAD, ELECTRICAL

The contract seeks 275 units of LEAD, ELECTRICAL with NSN 6150-01-136-8858, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution, DDSF New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania within 171 days after award, with FOB Origin terms requiring all pricing to include transportation to a U.S. location selected by the offeror. The solicitation, issued under SPE4A6-26-T-54M7, is open for responses until May 21, 2026, and is expected to be awarded automatically using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with potential HUBZone small business price evaluation preferences applied. The item involves technical data subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons—inside or outside the U.S.—and mandates compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only contractors approved by DLA, certified under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, and having completed required export control training and questionnaires may access this data. Packaging and marking must strictly follow RP001, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129, including specific QUP codes for packaging materials and adherence to hazardous and radioactive material labeling per 252.223-7001 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Cybersecurity requirements are stringent, necessitating compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1, implementation of safeguarding measures for covered defense information per 252.204-7012, and readiness for government assessments under 252.204-7020. Contractors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, certify their size status as Other than Small Business, and comply with all representations and certifications in SAM, including disclosures related to foreign ownership, cybersecurity, and prohibited telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination, with quality systems requiring ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent. The government retains rights to access contractor facilities for compliance reviews, and all performance must align with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, government delay of work, whistleblower protections, and data safeguarding.