COVER, ACCESS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to GI CORPORATION (CAGE 9RU99) for the procurement of two units of a COVER, ACCESS (NSN 5340998890521) under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-840Z, with a total contract value of $120.72 and an award date of July 22, 2026. The item is sourced from HIAB LIMITED under part number U5503 P/N 3753425 and must be delivered within ten days of the award date to Fort Drum, New York, under a First Destination Transportation program with FOB Origin terms, despite FOB Destination being listed in some sections. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including mandates for safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, restrictions on telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements with deviations noted. Additional clauses address whistleblower rights, electronic payment submissions via Wide Area Workflow, labor standards, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, and employment verification. The contract requires adherence to DLA-specific packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous commercial packaging, and compliance with TQ requirement IP025 for hazardous materials per FED-STD-313. Packaging and labeling must also satisfy the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), with specific exceptions allowed under other federal statutes if properly documented and submitted prior to award. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination per FAR 52.246-1 and 52.246-2. Payment routing and administrative data are managed through WAWF, requiring electronic submission of both invoice and receiving reports. The offeror must maintain current representations in the System for Award Management, including small business status and compliance with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications. Point of contact for contract administration is Michael Nordahl, with all communications directed via email or phone provided.