RELAY, ELECTROMAGNETIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of two electromagnetic relays, identified by NSN 5945-01-167-4659 and part number N160-3001-11, under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-298T, issued by the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division. Delivery is required within 262 days after the delivery order, with FOB origin terms placing responsibility for transportation and risk of loss on the contractor until the items reach the designated origin point, after which the government assumes control. The final destination for delivery and inspection is the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item is classified as a critical application component subject to stringent environmental and safety controls including the prohibition of intentional mercury or mercury-containing compounds in or on the hardware, with narrow exceptions for functional uses in specified equipment such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, and naval weapon systems, all of which must meet NAVSEA 5100-003D containment requirements. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservation method 41 and packaging code U, while labeling and barcoding adhere to MIL-STD-129 with a special marking code ZZ indicating additional requirements. Each unit pack must be marked per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609 to clearly identify lead content—Pb, Pb-Free, or other attributes—with specific placement rules, and contractors must source current copies of this standard from IPC or JEDEC. The contract mandates compliance with multiple federal and defense regulations, including hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200), sustainable products, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and safeguarding of defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel, and invoicing must be processed through WAWF. The solicitation is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 335314 with full compliance required for socioeconomic certifications and representation, including UEI and CAGE code submission. The contractor must also affirm compliance with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment and disclose any such items. All contractual obligations are governed by a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses covering changes, inspection, default, subcontracting, accelerated payments, and whistleblower protections. Failure to meet any specification, including mercury restrictions, lead finish labeling, packaging, or marking