SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-5291 seeks the procurement of two thermostatic switches, identified by part number 222-10NL-2222495 and NSN 5930010649947, from Detroit Switch Inc. Delivery is required FOB Origin with a 168-day allowable receipt offset, with an original required delivery date of November 9, 2026, and a need ship date of January 5, 2027. The items must be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-28786 for switches, including dry preservation methods and unspecified materials, while labeling and barcoding must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. A mercury prohibition applies to all hardware and supplies, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, specified instruments, weapon systems, and reagents approved by NAVSEA, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shock-proof design and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all packaging and hazardous material handling must satisfy IP025 standards. The solicitation emphasizes full and open competition under simplified acquisition procedures and mandates compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards, trafficking and employment eligibility requirements, sustainable products, hazardous materials identification, and safeguarding covered defense information. Contractors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID and represent their size and socioeconomic status, including potential small business or HUBZone certifications, and submit hazard warning labels and MSDS prior to award. Invoicing is required through WAWF, and all technical and quality documentation aligns with DLA’s electronic procurement systems. The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the FOB Origin pricing structure and emphasis on compliance suggest a potential Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation approach.