14--SWITCH MODULE

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the ASC Commodities Division, is soliciting bids for 17 units of a switch module identified by NSN 1440010477630 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-10NU, with responses due by August 7, 2026. The procurement is conducted via electronic submission on the DIBBS platform, and hard copies are not available. Approved sources are limited to 08719 and 5N582, both using the part number 10648SS2-3. Delivery is required to W1A8 DLA Distribution at New Cumberland, PA, within 67 days after award, with FOB origin terms placing responsibility for shipment on the contractor until the point of origin. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specified preservation methods, wrapping and cushioning materials, and barcoding, while explicitly prohibiting mercury or mercury compounds. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin by the Government under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 and requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance. The contract incorporates a wide array of mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, payment compliance, and environmental safety. Key requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, adherence to the DFARS clause on ocean transportation by U.S.-flag vessels, and the prohibition of hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials without proper labeling and MSDS submission. Electronic invoicing is mandated through WAWF, with payment processed based on DoDAAC information included in the award. Offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and small business representations are required, with potential application of small business programs under FAR 52.219-28. Additional obligations include employment eligibility verification, trafficking in persons prevention, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. No contract value is specified, and pricing must be submitted by offerors in response to the RFQ, with no options or ranges indicated in the solicitation. Technical specifications, drawings, or plans are not provided, and award is expected to be based on responsiveness and compliance with regulatory and logistical requirements, though the source selection methodology is not