59--SWITCH,FLOW

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5711 seeks the procurement of nine flow switches identified by NSN 5930014220537 under FOB origin terms, with delivery required to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania no later than 174 days from award, and a need ship date of February 8, 2027, and original required delivery date of February 20, 2027. The item must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including barcoding and special handling instructions, with palletization conforming to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the product except for specific exempted uses such as functional components in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA, and portable devices containing mercury must have shockproof construction and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DLA’s IP025 requirements, with Safety Data Sheets submitted as part of compliance. The contract enforces strict zero variance in quantity, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by government personnel under FAR 52.246-2. Cybersecurity and information safeguarding are governed by multiple clauses including 252.204-7012, requiring adherence to NIST SP 800-171 controls and mandatory cyber incident reporting, while 252.204-7018 prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from specified foreign entities. Contractors must maintain current SAM registration, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and certify small business status if applicable, with compliance to subcontracting provisions and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using supported methods, and the contract includes clauses restricting conflicts of interest, requiring whistleblower rights notification, and prohibiting certain compensation practices for former DoD officials. The solicitation, posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, is for a fixed-price contract under simplified acquisition procedures for noncommercial items, and the NAICS code 335314