COVER, PROTECTIVE, EX

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting three protective covers, NSN 1005-01-227-5201, under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-133Y, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The contract involves the delivery of these covers to Everett, Washington, with FOB Origin terms and a delivery requirement within 20 days after the delivery order is issued. All items must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including ASTM D3951 for general packaging, RP001 for DLA-specific palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, which mandates barcoding and hazard communication in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Hazardous materials require specific labeling as outlined in clauses 252.223-7001 and 252.223-7006, which prohibit unauthorized storage, treatment, or disposal of toxic substances and require prior approval of any non-exempt hazardous material labels. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence over all other referenced standards. The contract requires electronic invoicing through WAWF and compliance with all applicable cybersecurity and data safeguarding regulations including DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, represent their small business status accurately on SAM.gov, and comply with clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights, and cyber incident reporting. No contract pricing or estimated value is provided; contractors are expected to submit quotes through the DIBBS portal, and award will be made without stated evaluation factors. Clause 52.219-28 permits postaward small business representation, and subcontracting for commercial items is governed by 252.244-7999. All contractual obligations are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement provisions, including restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment and requirements for supply chain traceability retention per RQ018.