MICROCIRCUIT, DIGITAL

The contract solicits two units of a digital microcircuit identified by NSN 5962-01-284-1531 under solicitation number SPE7M5-26-T-352Q, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense. Proposals are due by August 6, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The delivery schedule requires completion within 184 days after award, with the goods to be delivered to DLA Distribution DWO in Columbus, Ohio, under FOB Origin terms, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery to the carrier at the contractor’s location. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including ESD/EMI protection using MIL-PRF-81705 Type I barrier material and cushioning meeting A-A-59136 standards. Component-level labeling must follow IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609 for lead finish identification, and all packaging must be handled at approved ESD-protected workstations. Hazardous materials require proper labeling and submission of safety data sheets, and radioactive materials exceeding specified thresholds must comply with additional labeling requirements. Traceability and test documentation must be provided in standardized formats, and all submissions must not exceed 15 megabytes via email with compressed ZIP files recommended. The contract imposes extensive compliance obligations under multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting (252.204-7012), NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements (252.240-7997), prohibitions on acquiring equipment from Communist Chinese military companies (252.225-7007), and restrictions on hazardous substances such as hexavalent chromium (252.223-7008). It mandates compliance with electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with fixed-price line items requiring an invoice/receiving report combined submission. Contractors must also affirm representations regarding their small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and UEI/CAGE codes, particularly if participating in joint ventures or claiming nonmanufacturer exceptions. Reporting requirements include compliance with trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and whistleblower rights. The Contracting Officer