COVER, ACCESS

The solicitation for COVER, ACCESS under solicitation number SPE7L1-26-T-8238 is a simplified acquisition issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Land Supply Chain for a single unit of item NSN 5340016501720 to be delivered FOB origin within five days of award, with a required delivery date of January 5, 2026. The item is destined for W81WRD in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, with destination inspection and acceptance required, and packaging must adhere strictly to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. If the item is non-hazardous, it must be commercially packaged per ASTM D3951, but all such requirements are subordinate to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which include specific R or I-numbered standards referenced in the solicitation. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory, requiring a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and completion of a NIST SP 800-171 assessment within the last three years by both prime contractors and subcontractors. The offeror must be registered in SAM with current representations and certifications, including compliance with the Buy American Act and disclosure of any non-domestic material content. Electronic submissions are required via DIBBS, and payment will be processed through WAWF using invoice and receiving report documentation. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor practices, environmental compliance, and government information protection, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, trafficking in persons, and mandatory arbitration. Failure to meet technical, quality, cybersecurity, or documentation thresholds renders an offeror nonresponsible. All packaging must reflect QUP:001, and contractors must register with DLA’s AMPS system within two months to access VSM and ship to DLA. The point of contact is Kirk Patrick, reachable via phone or email for administrative and procurement inquiries.