RESISTOR, VARIABLE, NONW

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4602 issued by the Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense seeks 39 nonwire wound, nonprecision variable resistors identified by NSN 5905-01-054-6227 under an indefinite-delivery contract structure, with a 218-day delivery requirement after award and a maximum estimated value of $350,000. The solicitation is open for responses through the DIBBS portal until August 6, 2026, and the resulting award will be subject to full compliance with DLA packaging requirements, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609 for component lead finish identification. All items must be marked with proper physical identifiers in accordance with RQ017, packaged in unit containers of type D3 with intermediate containers holding up to 100 units, and palletized per RP001, while strictly prohibiting mercury or mercury compounds in any packaging or preservation materials. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and offerors must submit hazard labels and safety data prior to award unless the material falls under exempt statutes such as FIFRA or FDCA. Contract administration requires all invoices to be submitted through WAWF, and acceptance occurs at destination under FAR 52.246-1, with the government retaining inspection authority. The contract mandates adherence to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including affirmative obligations for equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product usage, cybersecurity safeguards under 52.240-93 and 252.204-7012, prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, and compliance with whistleblower protections. Offerors must provide a UEI and CAGE Code, and if claiming small business or socioeconomic status, must certify through SAM and disclose joint venture partners. Type of contract is fixed price under FAR 52.216-1, and the contract includes clauses governing changes, default, subcontracting, and unenforceable obligations. No pricing is specified in the CLIN, making the award contingent on competitive pricing submitted by respondents, with no stated evaluation factor weights or award methodology; however