SWITCH, MAGNET

The contract pertains to the procurement of 135 magnet switches, identified by NSN 5930-00-448-0001, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4540, issued by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain through the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within 120 days after award, with FOB Destination terms governing shipment, and performance is structured under an indefinite-delivery contract framework permitting multiple orders up to a maximum value of $350,000.00. The item must conform to stringent technical and quality standards, including MIL-DTL-28786 for switch performance, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with packaging requiring a boxed unit container, military preservation method, and no chemical agents. The contract strictly prohibits the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except in specified functional applications such as batteries, sensors, or weapons systems, and mandates a secondary containment for portable mercury-containing devices per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Additionally, the use of any Class I ozone-depleting substances is completely banned unless written approval from the contracting officer is obtained, and this restriction overrides any conflicting specification requirements unless exempt for commercial items or part-numbered-only components. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations is comprehensive, incorporating clauses related to small business representation with Alternate I, employment equity, combating trafficking, electronic payment submissions via WAWF, cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, hazardous material identification, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and communist Chinese military company items. The offeror must hold a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and if claiming small business status, must meet size standards under NAICS 335313 and affirm nonmanufacturer rules if reselling. Offerors must also submit a Source Approval Request and Technical Data Package per DLAI 3200.1 and NAVAIRINST 4200.25D if unapproved, and ensure all hazardous materials are properly labeled per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 6, 2026, with no hard-copy submissions allowed. The solicitation indicates potential automated award consideration and does not include