59--RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4700 seeks 1,303 electromagnetic relays identified by NSN 5945-01-307-3574 under a total small business set-aside, with a maximum contract value of $350,000 and a delivery window of 151 days ADO. This is an indefinite-delivery contract under the Defense Logistics Agency, with procurement governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. The item is restricted-source, mandated to be manufactured exclusively to the OEM drawing referenced in the solicitation, and only prequalified sources may submit offers; alternatives require extensive technical validation per DLAI 3200.1. Performance obligations include compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with special attention to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609 for component lead finish identification and 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazardous material labeling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. The solicitation imposes stringent cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating NIST SP 800-171 compliance and cyber incident reporting, and restricts the use of covered telecommunications equipment and toxic substances such as hexavalent chromium. Contractors must affirm small business status and may be required to disclose UEI and CAGE codes if supplying covered defense telecommunications items. All submissions are electronic via the DLA eProcurement portal, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and the point of contact for inquiries is Bryan Fair at the DLA. The contract includes clauses on whistleblower protections, employment eligibility verification, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and limitations on information disclosure and use, reflecting comprehensive oversight and compliance obligations.