10--GUARD,HAND,GUN

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-03V3, issued by the Department of Defense DLA Land and Maritime agency, seeks quotes for 876 units of gun hand guards under NSN 1005-01-234-2297. The requirement includes a First Article Test of three units and specifies a delivery period of 327 days after order. Delivery, inspection, and acceptance are all set as FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. Technical compliance requires adherence to SPEC MIL-W-13855, ANSI Y14.5M-1982, and Drawing 12993884, including specific adhesive application requirements. The contract imposes strict regulatory and security mandates, including CMMC Level 2 certification and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Technical data is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls, requiring approved JCP certification for access. Quality standards mandate that manufacturers comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Additionally, the solicitation enforces the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment for domestic sourcing. Award evaluation may include a price preference for certified HUBZone small businesses, and all payment processing must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.