59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC

This contract solicitation, identified as SPE4A6-26-T-59J5, seeks the production and delivery of 10 units of a specified cable assembly under strict defense supply protocols managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Commodity Division. The item is subject to stringent export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048, limiting access only to DLA contractors who hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program credential, have completed mandatory training on handling export-controlled data, and have been formally authorized by DLA. Deliveries are due 279 days after award, with FOB Origin terms applying, and performance is governed by comprehensive federal acquisition regulations including FAR and DFARS clauses. The contract mandates rigorous quality control through Production Lot Testing as specified in Procurement Note E04, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the point of origin per FAR 52.246-2 and MIL-STD-1916 sampling standards, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 palletization standard, while labeling and barcoding must follow MIL-STD-129, including special markings for Production Lot Test samples and compliance with Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for hazardous materials. Cybersecurity obligations are enforced through requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions on using covered telecommunications equipment from Chinese military companies under 252.204-7018. Subcontracting is governed by clauses ensuring compliance with commercial item regulations, while payment is exclusively processed via WAWF with no alternatives permitted. The solicitation requires offerors to submit representations regarding their small business status, UEI, CAGE code, and potential involvement in covered telecommunications equipment, with strict adherence to socioeconomic certification rules. Pricing details are not provided, indicating this is a pre-award RFQ stage, and final contract value remains undetermined pending submission and evaluation. Proposal submissions must be made electronically through the DIBBS portal by May 26, 2026, and the resulting award will establish definitive contact details and payment information not currently disclosed.