PLUG, TELEPHONE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded TTI INC (CAGE 1E4B5) a fixed-price contract valued at $17,270.64 for the procurement of 408 units of PLUG, TELEPHONE (NSN 5935011868204), with delivery required by January 5, 2027. The contract, solicited under SPE7M5-26-T-6150 and issued on July 21, 2026, is structured as a single line item with no options or volume flexibilities. Delivery is FOB ORIGIN, meaning the contractor is responsible for making the item available at their facility, while the government assumes all transportation risk and costs from that point onward. The final delivery point is the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, where government representatives will conduct inspection and acceptance. Comprehensive packaging and marking requirements are mandated in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifying unit packaging codes, preservation methods (clean and dry, no materials used), and mandatory barcoding using Data Matrix and linear bar codes. Physical item marking per RQ017 is required, and compliance with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and federal statutes is enforced, including submission of hazard labels prior to award if not otherwise regulated. The contract incorporates multiple critical clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, labor compliance, and logistics. Cybersecurity requirements include mandatory adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, with a formal DOD assessment mandated under clause 252.240-7997, and adherence to the DFARS 252.204-7012 cyber incident reporting obligation. Supply chain risks are mitigated through clause 252.239-7018, which mandates vendor risk assessments, while restrictions on telecommunications equipment from foreign adversaries are enforced under 252.204-7018. Transportation of supplies by sea must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, as stipulated in 252.247-7023. Labor-related provisions include employment eligibility verification (252.222-54), whistleblower rights notification (252.203-7002),