SOLDERING AID

The contract solicits a commercial off-the-shelf soldering aid identified by NSN 3439-00-918-7916 and part number MA-800G-1 from Hexacon Electric Company, with a required quantity of 1,057 units. The item is a non-conductive fiberglass tool, measuring one-quarter inch in diameter or square and six inches overall in length, featuring one pointed end and one notched slot, designed for inspecting, probing, unsoldering, and assembling printed circuits. Delivery must occur within 165 days after order, with FOB origin as the shipping term, and all items must be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The contract prohibits the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the product or its contact surfaces, except for specified functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-recommended chemical reagents. Portable devices containing mercury must be shock-proof and include a secondary containment barrier in compliance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Additionally, Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly banned from use or incorporation in any delivered item, and any alternative chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by the specification. The item must conform to Mercury Free Drawing 13873-03-0001, which is accessible via the DSCR website, and must be packaged in new, unused unit containers per MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method 31 (clean/dry) and no cushioning or wrapping materials. Marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The contract mandates full compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), including submission of Safety Data Sheets, and incorporates numerous DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), whistleblower rights, contractor reporting obligations, and restrictions on former DoD officials’ compensation. Invoicing is exclusively required through WAWF, and payment is subject to DoDAAC routing. The solicitation, issued on July 19, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, is under the NAICS code 33399