SENSING ELEMENT, FIR

The contract pertains to the procurement of two Sensing Elements, FIR, identified by NSN 6350010460365, under solicitation SPE8E8-26-T-4600 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within five days after award to the designated destination at Assault Craft Unit 4, Building 3821, 2155 11th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23459-3018, with FOB Origin terms applying. The item is subject to strict packaging and labeling mandates, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 for all markings and barcoding, and adherence to RP001 for palletization. If the component is classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, it must be packaged according to TQ requirement IP025; otherwise, commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 is acceptable, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede ASTM standards. Shipments must be transported by the fastest traceable means, with parcel post explicitly prohibited, and all documentation must reference the assigned transportation control number V454724005LB45 and RDD 777. Contract clauses incorporate extensive federal and defense regulations, including requirements for combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and Communist Chinese military company items. Safeguarding of contractor information systems and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity are mandated, along with electronic invoicing via WAWF and adherence to payment authorization and acceleration provisions for small business subcontractors. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with full responsibility resting on the government. Representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and Unique Entity ID compliance are required from offerors. Although pricing details are not populated in the contract, the solicitation requires electronic submission through DIBBS by July 16, 2026, and includes deviations from standard clauses to accommodate modern procurement policies.