SOCKET, PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

The contract involves the procurement of 272 units of socket, plug-in electronic components with NSN 5935-01-253-0064 under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-344U, issued by the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division. The product must conform to technical specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-12883G(2) and is subject to qualification under the Qualified Products List for Federal Stock Class 5935 connector assemblies and contacts. All items must be manufactured without intentional use of mercury or ozone-depleting substances, except for specific exempted applications such as functional mercury in batteries or sensors as permitted by NAVSEA standards, and portable mercury-containing devices must include secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using clean/dry preservation method 31, with no preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials required, and must be labeled per MIL-STD-129 with a unit package code U and no special markings. Sampling during inspection must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with a zero-defect acceptance standard unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. Delivery is FOB origin with a 168-day lead time, due for shipment no later than January 19, 2027, to DLA Distribution San Diego, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. The contract value is $73,984 at a unit price of $272.00 and uses a firm-fixed-price contract type under simplified acquisition procedures. Full and open competition applies, and the offeror must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code if applicable, and must submit proposals electronically via DIBBS by the August 6, 2026 deadline. Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and Department of Defense supplements govern contract administration, including compliance with cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered defense information, and reporting cyber incidents. Small business representation is required, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The supplier must ensure all materials meet hazardous material labeling requirements per DFARS and cannot use prohibited substances without explicit written approval. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DF