59--SWITCH,PROXIMITY

The contract pertains to the procurement of a SWITCH, PROXIMITY item identified by NSN 5930014906723 and part numbers 5M2885-002 and 8-827-02, with a total quantity of 34 units to be delivered FOB origin to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581. The delivery schedule requires fulfillment within 251 days from the award date, with an original required delivery date of April 24, 2027, and a need ship date of April 12, 2027. The unit price is $34.00 per unit, with no quantity variance allowed, and all items must be inspected and accepted at the destination. This is a restricted-source commercial item requiring government engineering source approval and the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, overriding any conflicting specification requirements; approved substitutes must be submitted for government review. Packaging must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951, with hazardous materials packaged per TQ requirement IP025 and non-hazardous items commercially packaged under ASTM D3951, though the DLA Master List takes precedence. All packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including proper unit of issue and quantity per unit pack markings, and palletization must follow RP001 guidelines. The item is classified as a critical application item and is subject to stringent compliance controls under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including clauses addressing employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity standards per NIST SP 800-171, export control, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, certify their small business status if applicable, and disclose any use of covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract is issued under DLA’s simplified acquisition procedures, with solicitation issued on August 3, 2026, and responses due August 6, 2026, through DIBBS. No evaluation factors for award are specified, indicating the procurement is likely awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.