COVER, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

The contract involves the procurement of six electronic communication equipment covers under NSN 5895-01-664-4798, with delivery required 165 days after receipt of order to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, FOB Origin. The solicitation, identified as SPE4A7-26-T-582S, was issued on July 29, 2026, with proposals due by August 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The item is governed by stringent quality and technical requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by “R” and “I” numbers. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA RP001, with clear, dry preservation and labeling per MIL-STD-129, including GS1-128 or Data Matrix barcodes. Sampling for quality assurance follows MIL-STD-1916 or an equivalent zero-based plan, requiring zero non-conformances in the sample lot unless otherwise specified, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively. Technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR export control, restricting access to DLA contractors who are JCP certified, have completed mandatory training, and obtained DLA approval. The contract applies DFARS clauses for export control, hazardous material handling, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 assessment. Invoicing is mandatory through Wide Area WorkFlow, with electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports. All contractors must comply with FAR clauses on equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and small business representation, including Alternate I of 52.222-36 and Alternate I of 52.219-28. The Government is responsible for inspection and acceptance at the destination, using the defined sampling standards. Historical pricing data exists but does not establish current pricing; no CLIN or pricing structure is provided in Section B, leaving the contract value unconfirmed. The contract type is inferred as firm-fixed-price based on context but not explicitly stated.