NUT, COUPLING, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-365W, issued by the Department of Defense Active Devices Division, is for the procurement of 157 electrical connector coupling nuts and plain hexagon nuts under NSN 5935-01-160-0779. The contract requires the items to be delivered to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania within 226 days after the date of order, with a target delivery date of March 29, 2027. The procurement is fully competitive and mandates adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, specifically referencing QPL certification for connector assemblies and contacts. The contractor must comply with strict marking and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-129 for shipment and MIL-HDBK-57 for manufacturer symbols applied directly to the item surface. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination based on MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), hazardous material labeling, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment. All quotations must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the August 2026 deadline.