SPL ICE, CONDUCTOR

This contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-6040 by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Nuclear Reactor Program, pertains to the procurement of 443 units of a commercial item identified as a splice conductor with NSN 5940011357078 and part number M83519/1-4, compliant with SAE AS83519 Rev D. Delivery is FOB origin with a required delivery window of 147 days after order, and inspection and acceptance occur at the point of origin under the requirements of FAR 52.246-2 and DLA clause RQ009. The item is subject to stringent packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, with preservation method 10 (clean/dry), unit packing code U, and marking strictly aligned with MIL-STD-129, including mandatory machine-readable barcoding using Data Matrix or linear formats. No special marking is required, and palletization follows DLA-specific packaging directives. The contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, weapon systems, and chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA; all portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must include shock-proof construction and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Sampling for quality control must adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan, with attribute inspection levels assigned as VII for critical, IV for major, and II for minor characteristics, corresponding to AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. If MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 is used for sample sizing, zero non-conformances are required in the sample lot. The product must meet ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality system standards. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for cybersecurity safeguarding per NIST SP 800-171, hazard communication and safety data sheet submission prior to award, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, and mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for any ocean transport. All payments must be processed through Wide Area