SHIELD, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH OPENING

The contract solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8790 seeks 58 units of a SHIELD, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH OPENING with NSN 2510-01-589-5283 under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with responses due by July 31, 2026. This procurement is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Contract, meaning future orders will be issued within a one-year window from award, with delivery locations and specific quantities determined at the order level. The contract includes a maximum value of $350,000, though no unit price is provided, and the estimated quantity is not guaranteed. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export control training, and authorized access may handle the technical data, which includes restrictions on disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location. Inspection and acceptance must occur at the manufacturer’s origin, following zero-defect sampling standards under MIL-STD-1916, with full compliance required to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, SAE AS9003, and ISO 9001. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with hazardous materials subject to OSHA HazCom standards and additional DFARS prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic material handling. Cybersecurity obligations under 252.204-7012 mandate implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and mandatory reporting of cyber incidents, alongside prohibitions on acquiring telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities. Contractors must affirm small business status and provide UEIs for joint ventures, and are required to comply with ethics provisions including restrictions on former DoD official compensation, whistleblower protections, and prohibition of mandatory arbitration clauses. All payments must be processed via WAWF, and performance must be documented with adherence to DLA packaging, marking, and transportation requirements including FOB Origin terms as applicable.