CAP, PORT

The Defense Logistics Agency issued a Request for Quotations under solicitation number SPE4A5-26-T-159A for the procurement of four units of a port cap identified by NSN 4320-01-181-9257, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. The contract is classified under NAICS code 423690 and is a federal procurement requiring compliance with multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including mandatory representations in the System for Award Management, adherence to small business program requirements, and compliance with provisions on employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials, and cybersecurity information handling. All supplies must be delivered FOB destination to the DLA Distribution DDSF New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania, with a mandatory delivery date of November 15, 2026, and an original required delivery date of June 9, 2026, under a 171-day ADO schedule. The item must be packaged and labeled in strict accordance with ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and DLA’s RP001 packaging standards, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over any general standards. Hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard, and contractors bear full liability for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning safety and hazardous substances. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination, using MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned specific verification levels or AQLs. Payment is to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, requiring contractor registration in SAM.gov and WAWF, with invoices and receiving reports submitted as a combo or separately depending on deliverable type. The contract includes deviations for several FAR and DFARS clauses related to SAM maintenance, contract type, and small business representations under Deviation 2026-00038, and applies priority rating DO-C9 under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act restrictions apply with a lowered threshold of $150,000, requiring disclosure of any non-domestic materials. Contractors must maintain active SAM representations, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with whistleblower protections, cybersecurity incident reporting limitations, and requirements to inform employees of their