LEAD, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded R & B ELECTRONICS INC (CAGE 1N1A7) an indefinite-delivery contract valued at a maximum of $350,000.00 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-U-2762, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The contract covers the procurement of electrical leads identified by NSN 6150014233052 under CLIN 0001, with a unit price of $8.02 and a guaranteed minimum quantity of 15 units; the estimated annual quantity is 152 units, though no firm delivery schedule or specific delivery locations are defined, as deliveries will be issued via individual orders. Performance is required to be completed within 84 days of order placement, with delivery terms specified as FOB ORIGIN, and the contractor’s place of performance is listed as 1520 Industrial Park Dr, Sault Ste Marie, MI. The contract includes strict compliance requirements tied to military specifications MIL-DTL-83413/8F and MIL-DTL-83413C(2) Sup 1, alongside adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951 for packaging, preservation, and marking. All packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129, including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcoding for traceability, and palletization must meet DLA’s RP001 guidelines. Use of Class I ozone-depleting substances is prohibited without prior written approval, and hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, with label submissions required before award. Compliance with cybersecurity and supply chain integrity standards is enforced through multiple DFARS and FAR clauses, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, and 252.239-7018 for supply chain risk mitigation. The contract mandates electronic payment submissions via WAWF, with no paper invoicing permitted, and includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Prohibitions extend to the