SHIELD, SPRAY

The contract pertains to the procurement of 73 units of SHIELD, SPRAY, identified by NSN 2835-00-601-2029, under the solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-189Q, issued by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation, ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division. This is a small business set-aside solicitation requiring quotations to be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by June 4, 2026, with delivery due 163 days after order receipt, targeting a need ship date of November 15, 2026, and an original required delivery date of April 27, 2027. The item is classified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product, with no unit of issue variance permitted, and delivery is FOB origin to DLA Distribution San Diego, CA. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation, wrapping, and containerization details, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 without any special markings. The contract mandates that the product contain no intentional mercury or mercury compounds, except for approved functional uses such as in batteries, fluorescent lamps, or instruments, which must also meet NAVSEA 5100-003D containment and shock-proofing requirements. The contract incorporates stringent cybersecurity and compliance provisions, including the requirement for CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment and the application of DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and incident reporting, alongside NIST SP 800-171 assessment mandates. Multiple clauses address whistleblower rights, disclosure restrictions, prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Hazardous materials must be handled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and safety data sheets must be submitted prior to award, updated as needed. The Contractor must be registered in SAM, comply with DPAS priorities, and adhere to technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List. Payment processing is required through WAWF, necessitating proper electronic business setup, and both an invoice and receiving report must be submitted unless exempted under DFARS rules. The contract further enforces strict controls on government personnel work product, subcontracting practices for commercial items, and representation of small business status, including WOSB and HUBZone designations