SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-312Q seeks 29 thermostatic switches identified by NSN 5930-00-259-8974, with delivery required 98 days after award to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms. The item must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all specifications are binding per MIL-DTL-28786 for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking. The switches are subject to strict prohibitions against intentional inclusion of mercury or mercury compounds, except in specific functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or controls as defined by NAVSEA, with all portable mercury-containing devices requiring shock-proof construction and a secondary containment barrier. The use of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited unless written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer, and the item must meet all applicable hazardous materials labeling requirements per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and require submission of complete Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The offeror must provide a comprehensive data package detailing mechanical, physical, material, environmental, and electrical characteristics, along with a qualification and acceptance test plan aligned with industry, MIL-SPEC, or government standards, as the controlling drawing and performance requirements are insufficient to fully define the item. Proposals that fail to meet this requirement will be deemed technically nonresponsive. All contractors must comply with cybersecurity mandates including NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding Covered Defense Information, and reporting cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012, with a formal DoD assessment required under deviation 2026-00025. Flow-down clauses apply to subcontractors for key requirements including hazardous materials, cybersecurity, and export controls. Packaging must use the U code with box containers under DLA’s RP001 requirements and must not include moisture or corrosion protection materials. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and all offerors must disclose UEI and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Small business representation, socioeconomic certifications, whistleblower rights notification, and compliance with restrictions on former DoD officials are mandatory. The solicitation does not include pricing data, indicating potential for price negotiation post-award, and