RECEPTACLE, POSITIVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to MID-STATE AEROSPACE INC for the procurement of seven RECEPTACLE, POSITIVE units, identified by NSN 5325015983837, at a total price of $1,715.56, with an award date of July 29, 2026. The solicitation, SPE4A5-26-T-293G, issued on July 17, 2026, is governed by the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including critical cybersecurity and compliance requirements such as 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.204-7018 prohibiting covered telecommunications equipment, and 252.240-7997 mandating NIST SP 800-171 assessments under deviation 2026-O0025. The contract requires compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking, with special coding for QUP, packaging method, and unit containers specified. Delivery must occur by October 14, 2026, with a need ship date of February 5, 2027, under FOB Destination terms, despite solicitation instructions advising offers based on FOB Origin, and shipments are directed to the DLA New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection is required at destination per FAR 52.246-2, and sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans with zero non-conformances permitted for acceptance. The supplier must submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award to be deemed responsible, and all offerors must maintain current SAM representations, including small business status and compliance with Buy American and Berry Amendment provisions, which now apply at a $150,000 threshold. Additionally, contractors must register with DLA’s AMPS system within two months to access VSM and enable shipping. The contract includes multiple compliance clauses related to whistleblower rights, disability equal opportunity, electronic payment submission via Wide Area Workflow, and prohibitions on hazardous materials and hexavalent chromium, reflecting a comprehensive federal acquisition framework focused on security, quality, and regulatory adherence.