59--RELAY ASSEMBLY

The contract pertains to the procurement of a relay assembly under solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4773, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense. It is structured as an indefinite delivery contract with an estimated quantity of 16 units, though this quantity is non-binding and may not be ordered, with a maximum contract value of $350,000. Delivery is required within 98 days of order placement under FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The item is identified by NSN 5945-01-658-3402 and is sourced from Carolina Power Systems of Sumter Inc with part number P/N 1297-11-010. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using packaging code U, preservation method 41, unit container D3, and intermediate container E5. All packages must be marked per MIL-STD-129, with no special markings required. Component-level marking for lead content must adhere to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609, ensuring clear identification of Pb versus Pb-free finishes on individual unit packs in accordance with specified placement rules. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the hardware, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents authorized by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shockproof with a secondary containment barrier as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses including 52.246-2 for inspection, 52.227-1 Alt II for authorization and consent, 52.223-3 for hazardous material identification, and 52.232-40 for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Special requirements include compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for labeling hazardous materials and adherence to the prohibition on internal confidentiality agreements. Invoicing must be conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and no alternative methods are permitted. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and maintain current status in SAM.gov, with certifications for socioeconomic designations such as small business, HUBZone, or SDVOSB required if