SWITCH SUBASSEMBLY

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5180 seeks one unit of a SWITCH SUBASSEMBLY with NSN 5930012738058, manufactured by SETRA SYSTEMS, INC., to be delivered FOB ORIGIN within 156 days after award, with a specified delivery date of December 20, 2026. The item must meet stringent technical and quality requirements aligned with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-DTL-28786 for switches and MIL-STD-2073-1E for general packaging, with marking per MIL-STD-129 and no special marking required. Zero-tolerance sampling is mandated under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, where even a single non-conformance results in rejection unless explicitly permitted, and all attributes are to be classified with specified verification levels or AQLs. The contract explicitly prohibits the intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in narrowly defined exceptions such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, and naval-specified instruments, requiring such items to have shockproof construction and secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item is designated a critical application, and all deliveries must be received and accepted at the destination facility in New Cumberland, PA, with inspection by the government and electronic submission of receiving reports and invoices via WAWF. Compliance with DFARS cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 and 252.204-7012, is mandatory for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contractor must also adhere to trafficking in persons prevention, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product requirements, and restrictions on the acquisition of items from Communist Chinese military companies and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Hazardous materials labeling must follow 29 CFR 1910.1200, and ocean transport must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless waived. All offerors are required to maintain an active UEI and SAM registration, submit proposals exclusively through DIBBS by the July 16, 2026 deadline, and affirm representations regarding small business status, joint ventures, and other socioeconomic programs as applicable. Despite the inclusion of numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering contract administration, payment, changes,