SWITCH, PROXIMITY

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5355 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of a SWITCH, PROXIMITY under NSN 5930-01-438-4396, with a quantity of 64 units to be delivered FOB ORIGIN within 94 days after order issuance, with a required ship date of June 29, 2026, and an original delivery deadline of January 29, 2027. Delivery is designated to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E using QUP 001 preservation method 41, with unit containers coded D3 and intermediate containers labeled AAA, and all items must be marked per MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. The item is source-controlled by drawing 53711 593-6960611, Revision E, and must strictly adhere to its specifications regardless of listed approved sources. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless explicitly exempted for functional uses in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, with portable devices containing mercury required to have shockproof construction and secondary containment consistent with NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates compliance with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and includes requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment, safeguarding covered defense information, and configuration change management. Contractor systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information must comply with NIST SP 800-171, and all hazardous materials require submission of Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling per hazard communication standards. The invoice processing method is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and any payment levies or legal claims against the contractor may result in payment withholding. All offerors must be registered small businesses with valid UEI and CAGE codes and are required to represent their socioeconomic status accurately. Subcontracting for commercial products or services follows a deviation to standard rules, and transportation of supplies by sea must utilize U.S.-flagged vessels unless justified and approved. The contract also includes clauses for whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, and reporting potential safety issues, while prohibiting the intentional addition of mercury in any hardware or supply furnished under this contract. The estimated contract value is