PLATE, MOUNTING

The contract is for the procurement of 15 mounting plates identified by NSN 5340-01-481-9540 under an indefinite-delivery contract vehicle with a maximum value of $350,000 and a delivery requirement of 74 days from order acceptance. The solicitation number is SPE7LX-26-U-6725, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, with proposals due on May 13, 2026. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and disclosure to foreign persons—even within the U.S.—is strictly regulated. Contractors must comply with DFARS 252.225-7048 and can only access controlled data if they hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed DLA’s export control training and questionnaire, and have received formal approval from DLA. The item must be packaged and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with preservation method code 10 applied as specified, and all packaging and labeling must adhere to DLA’s RP001 standards and prohibit mercury compounds per IP056. Hazardous materials must be labeled under 29 CFR 1910.1200 unless exempted under specific federal statutes, and barcoding is mandatory for logistics tracking. Cybersecurity requirements are critical, with contractors expected to maintain CMMC Level 2 certification as a C3PAO and comply fully with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using appropriate document types based on contract line item structure, and acceptance occurs at destination under government inspection. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing contract type, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, whistleblower rights, information security, and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment. Payment and accounting data will be finalized upon award, and offerors must provide UEI and CAGE codes if representing provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and must accurately state their size and socioeconomic status in accordance with FAR provisions.