THERMOSTAT

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting 18 thermostats under NSN 6685-01-088-0213 via solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-309J, with responses due by August 3, 2026. The contract requires delivery of the items FOB Origin by April 4, 2027, following a 166-day performance period from award, with final acceptance occurring at the designated delivery point in Tracy, California. All units must be packaged and preserved in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirement RP001, with prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds in both packaging and preservation processes. Marking and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129, including application of the “Delicate Instrument” special code and barcoding using Data Matrix or linear formats. Hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 govern labeling of any hazardous materials, while hexavalent chromium use is outright prohibited. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination using MIL-STD-1916 sampling and zero non-conformance requirements for critical attributes, with verification levels tied to AQL standards. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing contracting administration, cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171 requirements, trafficking and employment compliance, environmental protections, and prohibitions on certain materials and equipment. Invoicing must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must provide unique entity identifiers and CAGE codes, along with accurate socioeconomic and size status representations. While pricing details are not disclosed in the solicitation, the contract is expected to be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis, and no option quantities, evaluation factors, or award basis are explicitly defined in the documentation.