COVER, CASS GROUND S

The contract solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-3225 seeks the procurement of one unit of COVER, CASS GROUND S, identified by NSN 4920-01-474-4565, with a strict delivery requirement of five days after receipt of order and a place of performance at Fort Bliss, TX, 79918-0000. The solicitation, issued by the Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys under the Department of Defense, is a request for quotations using DIBBS as the exclusive submission platform, with responses due by May 28, 2026. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes general standards like ASTM D3951, while packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Item Unique Identification is not required per the Service customer’s directive, and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. All deliveries must be inspected and accepted at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, with sampling conducted using MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a zero-based sampling plan, and attributes classified by criticality with corresponding AQLs or verification levels. The contract incorporates stringent cybersecurity mandates through DFARS 252.240-7997 and FAR 52.240-93 under deviation 2026-00038, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered contractor information systems. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and accompanied by Safety Data Sheets compliant with Federal Standard No. 313. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply, restricting acquisition to domestically produced materials, and contractors must disclose non-domestic content. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF with invoice and receiving report submissions required for fixed-price items, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The contract includes clauses prohibiting mandatory arbitration agreements, restricting hexavalent chromium use, and prohibiting procurement of U.S. Munitions List items from Communist Chinese military companies. Offerors must maintain current representations in SAM, including socioeconomic status such as small