WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

Microwave Techniques LLC, a small disadvantaged and women-owned business with CAGE code 0G9Y7, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the delivery of 15 waveguide assemblies under solicitation SPE7M5-26-Q-0597, with a total value of $53,271.00. The contract, issued on July 21, 2026, requires delivery within 224 days from the order date, with FOB Origin terms placing transportation cost and risk on the Government. The component, identified by NSN 5985015662972 and part number 11472651-2, is produced to reference drawing NR 18876 Rev G and is designated as a DPAS-rated item under 15 CFR 700, necessitating handling under strict national security protocols. The awardee must maintain a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance and comply with DD Form 254 requirements for access to controlled technical data, along with implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and mandatory cyber incident reporting via DIBNet within 72 hours. All items must bear Unique Item Identification (IUID) in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS 252.211-7003, with barcoding and labeling conforming to MIL-STD-129, including the explicit marking “Product Verification Test Samples Do Not Post to Stock” alongside contract and lot numbers. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials and TQ requirement IP025 for hazardous substances, with palletization following RP001. First Article Testing is required due to prior production discontinuation, and the contractor must comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and DFARS clauses addressing counterfeit electronic part detection, source control, and subcontractor flow-down obligations. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility in Gorham, Maine. No options or quantity variances exist; this is a single-line delivery order under what appears to be an IDIQ vehicle, subject to full compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and electronic documentation submission protocols.