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This solicitation, identified as SPE4A5-26-T-186P, calls for the procurement of 26 units of the item NSN 1615-00-829-6855, a universal control component, with a total delivery period of 284 days from award. The contract requires strict adherence to military packaging and labeling standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcoding and dry preservation methods with greaseproof paper wrapping. The item must be delivered FOB origin and inspected and accepted at the point of origin, with the government retaining responsibility for inspection and acceptance. A critical requirement mandates the delivery of two first article units within 60 calendar days of contract award to Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex for government testing, where approval or disapproval will be issued in writing; these units are not counted toward the contractual quantity and will be retained, destroyed, or used as a manufacturing standard by the government. The contract prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment and services under FAR 52.204-24 and DFARS 252.204-7018, and restricts the incorporation of additive manufactured components unless prior approval is obtained. Domestic material sourcing is strictly regulated under the Berry Amendment, with a lowered threshold of $150,000, requiring full disclosure of any non-domestic material content, and additional compliance with the Buy American Act and restrictions on hexavalent chromium, toxic materials, and export-controlled items. Offerors must certify compliance with all socioeconomic program representations, including small business status and joint venture eligibility if applicable, and disclose their UEI and CAGE code if providing covered defense equipment. Contractors are required to be registered in SAM, not listed in any exclusion databases, and must comply with cybersecurity standards under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and the use of Fast Pay is prohibited. Participation requires registration in DLA’s upcoming AMPS system to access the Vendor Shipment Module, and non-compliance with schema updates will result in loss of shipping capability. All submissions must be made via DIBBS by the June 3, 2026 deadline, and offerors are strongly encouraged to include quantity