SHIELD, AIRCRAFT GROUND

Solicitation SPE8E9-27-T-0520 is a Small Business Set-Aside issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment MRO SVC I, for the procurement of 33 aircraft ground servicing shields (NSN 1730-01-106-2716). The contract is issued under the First Destination Transportation program with a delivery timeline of 166 days ADO, with a required delivery date of May 13, 2027, to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance are both set at the destination, with quality standards governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and specific sampling methods including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The contract mandates strict adherence to export controls, as technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and completed DLA export-control training. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. Additionally, the contractor must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and DFARS 252.204-7018 regarding the prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment.