SWITCH, BOX

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5269 is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense for the procurement of two units of SWITCH, BOX, identified by NSN 5930016673049, with a total contract value of $1,049.94. The item is procured under a fixed-price structure, with delivery required 168 days after award, targeting shipment by January 5, 2027, and final delivery by January 23, 2027, to the designated recipient at W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN in Tracy, California. FOB ORIGIN terms apply, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon tender at the contractor’s facility. Packaging and preservation must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-28786 for switches, utilizing cold/dry preservation methods without supplemental materials. Marking and labeling are mandatory per MIL-STD-129 with GS1-compliant barcoding, and no special marking is required. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is expressly prohibited, overriding any conflicting specification requirements, and substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized. Ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is obtained at least 45 days in advance, with documentation such as ocean bills of lading required post-shipment. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard or applicable federal statutes like FIFRA or FFDCA, and safety data sheets must be submitted pre-award. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to safeguarding covered contractor information systems, small business representation, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, with deviations applied to several clauses including changes, type of contract, and system for award management maintenance. Payment is to be processed exclusively through WAWF using electronic invoicing, with no alternative systems permitted. Offerors must provide valid UEI and CAGE codes and disclose socioeconomic status including whether they qualify as small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB. All representations and certifications must be accurate and current in SAM. The contract includes no options, modifications, or extended performance periods, and award will be based on compliance with technical, packaging, regulatory, and socioeconomic requirements, though the specific evaluation methodology