MICROPHONE, DYNAMIC

The contract under solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4768 is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense for the procurement of 400 dynamic microphones, identified by NSN 5965-01-691-2001, with a guaranteed minimum order of 60 units and a maximum estimated value of $350,000. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 334310, and requires offerors to be certified as small businesses with full disclosure of UEI and CAGE codes. Delivery is required within 53 days after delivery order issuance, with FOB origin terms meaning the contractor assumes responsibility until goods are delivered to the carrier. All items must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, including a unit container code of D3 and preservation method code 41, with dry climate control mandated. Marking and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129, utilizing UCC/UPC barcodes, and must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous materials, requiring pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard labels. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with no alternative systems permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the final destination, and the Government retains the right to reject non-compliant deliveries. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with all applicable R and I numbers controlling based on the solicitation or award date. Key compliance clauses include those on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, and whistleblower protections, all applied with deviation 2026-O0038 except where noted. The contract includes mandatory clauses on accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, safeguarding covered defense information, and limitations on unauthorized obligations. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, and the lack of a defined Section M evaluation factors section implies award will likely be based on lowest price technically acceptable, though this is not explicitly confirmed. Offers are due by August 6, 2026, and submissions must be made via the DIBBS portal. The primary point of contact is Bryan Fair at DLA, and no COR or COT