53--COVER,ACCESS

COVER, ACCESS is procured under a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (IDC) issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate with solicitation number SPE7LX-26-U-8780, classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332510. The unit of issue was changed from each (EA) to package (PG) effective July 1, 2021, with one PG equaling two EA; the estimated quantity is 308 PG, though this is not guaranteed and may not be purchased. Delivery is FOB Origin with a 70-day lead time, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with packaging code U, preservation method 31 (dry climate-controlled storage), unit container D3, intermediate container E5, and palletization per DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with special marking code 32 indicating a Type I, 24-month non-extendable shelf life, and bare item identification must comply with MIL-STD-130N. The item is subject to a prohibition against Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, overriding any conflicting specifications, and substitute chemicals require prior approval. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and Safety Data Sheets must be submitted prior to award. Radioactive materials, if present, require notification and proper MIL-STD-129 labeling. Technical and quality requirements are identified by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List, and contractors must comply with DFARS and FAR clauses including 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.223-23, 52.223-3, 52.227-1 ALT I and II, 52.232-40, 52.240-93, 52.243-1, 52.244-6, 252.232-7010, 252.240-7997, 252.244-79