53--PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUS

The contract solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8929 is for one protective plug, DUS, with NSN 5340-01-661-2051, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, targeting small business contractors as defined by NAICS code 332722. The item is subject to strict export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048, which prohibits disclosure or export of technical data to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce; only contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA training, and formal approval may access such data. Delivery is required within 146 days of order placement, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point under MIL-STD-1916 sampling and zero-defect acceptance criteria, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, prohibiting mercury compounds and ozone-depleting chemicals. The contract mandates use of WAWF for all invoicing and electronic payment requests, and requires adherence to stringent cybersecurity standards under 252.204-7012, including NIST SP 800-171 safeguards for Covered Defense Information and mandatory cyber incident reporting within 72 hours. Additional prohibitions include hexavalent chromium, hazardous material storage without authorization, acquisition of defense items from Communist Chinese military companies, and use of telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities such as Huawei or ZTE. Contractors must affirm small business status, maintain UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with whistleblower rights, anti-arbitration provisions for sexual misconduct claims, and restrictions on former DoD officials’ compensation. No unit pricing is provided, making contract value unknowable, and while no formal statement of work is included, packaging, marking, preservation, inspection, and cybersecurity obligations are fully articulated. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS or the DLA eProcurement Portal by the August 6, 2026 deadline, and the solicitation applies under an indefinite delivery contract structure.