59--SWITCH,LIQUID LEVEL

The contract pertains to the procurement of 25 liquid level switches, part number 16-01 with CAGE code 04AL0, designed for use in the Tray Ration Heating System (TRHS). The switches operate via electrical conductance and are specifically engineered for water detection, featuring a normally open contact arrangement. The item is identified by NSN 5930-01-492-9245 and is subject to DLA packaging requirement RP001 and technical/quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List, which controls revisions based on solicitation or award dates depending on acquisition type. Delivery is required within 67 days after award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by the Government. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and TQ IP025 for hazardous materials, with all shipments palletized per RP001 and bar-coded for logistics tracking. Hazardous materials, if applicable, must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and accompanied by MSDS prior to award. The contract is an indefinite delivery contract under SPE7M1-26-U-4233, issued by the Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense, with a maximum ceiling value of $350,000, though the estimated value based on prior pricing is approximately $5,983.50. The solicitation closed on July 20, 2026, and proposals were required to be submitted exclusively through the DIBBS portal. Compliance is mandated with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguarding, NIST SP 800-171 assessments, export control, electronic invoicing via WAWF, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on acquiring items from communist Chinese military companies. Offerors must provide a UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status and socioeconomic categories, and complete required certifications related to defense telecommunications equipment. Payment must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and the contract includes clauses for changes, default, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. No specific FOB terms, delivery addresses, or unit pricing are stated in the solicitation,