SPLICE, CONDUCTOR

The contract calls for the procurement of SPLICE, CONDUCTOR items identified by NSN 5940002717741, governed by SAE-AS81824 QPL-AS81824, Part Number AS81824/1-2 CLASS 1, with approved sources of supply including 06090, 06324, 55104, and 1JX75. The item is classified as a critical application and qualified under the Performance Review Institute’s Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturer List, meaning only suppliers listed on the PRI QML or QPL may supply components or assemblies. The contract requires adherence to rigorous quality standards, including compliance with ISO 9001:2015 for manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and mandates inspection and acceptance at origin using MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan. Critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at AQL levels of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, with unspecified attributes treated as major. Strict prohibition against intentional use of mercury or mercury compounds applies to the product itself, its preservation, packaging, and marking, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, sensors, or specified instruments under NAVSEA guidelines. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with specified preservation methods, cushioning materials, unit and intermediate containers, and labeling in accordance with MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required. Palletization must meet DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and the use of mercury in any packaging or preservation materials is expressly forbidden. Delivery is FOB origin with no quantity variance allowed, and two line items total 355 package units (PG) with delivery required within 116 days of order. The first delivery is due on or before May 25, 2027, to Robins AFB, GA, and the second by November 14, 2026, to Tinker AFB, OK, with an original required delivery date of March 30, 2027. All suppliers must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management and comply with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including prohibitions on trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity requirements