COVER, ACCESS

The contract is for the procurement of 55 units of a COVER, ACCESS item with NSN 5340-01-631-0341, sourced under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-248G, which is a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 332510. The material must be fiberglass as specified in drawing PPS 7225975, and the item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR regulations, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure or transfer of associated technical data to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the U.S. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory, and only contractors approved by DLA with valid JCP certification, completion of required export control training, and approval to access controlled data may handle the technical information. Delivery is required within 168 days after award, with performance set at New Cumberland, PA. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division under the Defense Logistics Agency, with Blake Tushar designated as the primary point of contact. The contract applies cybersecurity requirements with CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors and includes adherence to DLA packaging standards for procurement. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and is accessible via the DIBBS platform. All involved parties must ensure full compliance with export control protocols and DLA’s restricted data handling procedures, with violations subject to severe penalties.