CAP, PROTECTIVE, DUST

Solicitation SPE7L1-27-T-2345, issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain on October 26, 2026, is a request for quotations for one protective dust cap, identified by NSN 5340-01-556-2018. The procurement is not a small business set-aside, though a price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by November 5, 2026. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order to the USS ESSEX LHD 2, with a specified original required delivery date of March 27, 2026. This contract contains strict export control requirements, as the technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR regulations. To be eligible for award, offerors and their sources of supply must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and be approved by the DLA controlling authority. Compliance with DLA packaging requirements RP001 and marking standard MIL-STD-129 is mandatory, with a specific prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds in packaging. The contract incorporates various DFARS and FAR clauses, including requirements for CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Offerors are encouraged to provide quantity ranges in their quotes and are prohibited from using additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized.