SWITCH, PUSH

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5162 is for one unit of a PUSH SWITCH identified by NSN 5930013508327, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after order issuance and a final delivery deadline of June 30, 2026. The item must be delivered FOB destination to the USS BOXER LHD 4 at FPO AP 96661, with both inspection and acceptance conducted at the destination. Packaging and preservation must strictly follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-28786, with specific packaging codes indicating unit pack and dried preservation methods, while marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and carry no special marking code. Sampling inspections are governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 with zero non-conformances required in the sample lot unless otherwise specified, and attributes are to be classified with verification levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor defects respectively. The product is prohibited from containing intentionally added mercury, except for functional use in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or reagents as specified by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps or instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and feature a secondary containment barrier meeting NAVSEA 5100-003D standards. The contract incorporates multiple DFARS and FAR clauses related to cybersecurity, safeguarding government information, prohibition of hazardous substances including hexavalent chromium and mercury, compliance with the Supplier Performance Risk System, prohibitions on acquiring telecommunications equipment from Chinese military companies, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, whistleblower protections, and electronic invoicing through WAWF. Offerors must submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials and comply with labeling requirements under OSHA and federal statutes, with non-submission resulting in nonresponsibility determination. Ocean transportation must be conducted via U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained with 45 days’ notice. The solicitation mandates submission through the DIBBS portal by July 16, 2026, and requires offerors to self-certify their size status and socioeconomic classifications such as small business, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB, and to disclose Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract includes clauses for accelerated payments to small business subcontract