SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5548 seeks the procurement of five thermostatic switches with NSN 5930012706993, each priced at $5.00 for a total contract value of $25.00. The item is to be delivered FOB origin with a 168-day delivery timeline following receipt of order, targeting an original delivery date of December 11, 2026, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. Final inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility, specifically the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, where the government will verify compliance with all technical, quality, and packaging standards. Manufacturing and delivery must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with no special marking required. Sampling and inspection protocols follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, and zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated in the contract. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in the product unless explicitly exempted, such as in functional batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or Navy-specified instruments, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shock-proof construction and secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and comply with federal hazardous material standards and labeling requirements. The contract mandates use of U.S.-flag vessels for sea transportation unless a waiver is obtained at least 45 days prior to shipment. All offers must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by the August 3, 2026 deadline, and the contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business representation, employment opportunity, trafficking in persons, whistleblower rights, hazardous material identification, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is required to maintain a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. The solicitation does not specify a contract type or evaluation factors beyond price and technical compliance