SHIELD, TEST

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-078V seeks the procurement of 13 units of SHIELD, TEST with NSN 6625-01-464-8362, under a simplified acquisition process with a delivery requirement of 98 days ADO and a need ship date of October 7, 2025. The item is subject to strict export controls under either ITAR or EAR, restricting all disclosure, transfer, or access to technical data by foreign nationals regardless of location, and requires contractors to hold approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, complete mandatory DLA training and questionnaire, and receive explicit authorization to handle the data. Packaging and marking must conform to DLA’s RP001 requirements and MIL-STD-129, with hazardous materials following TQ IP025 and the Hazard Communication Standard, while non-hazardous items comply with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under FAR 52.246-2, requiring the manufacturer’s quality system to meet ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent, with technical standards referenced from the DLA Master List. Delivery is FOB Origin, with performance location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and electronic invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted via WAWF in compliance with DFARS Appendix F. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration and submit all required socioeconomic and compliance representations, including small business, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran status, and must disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses with deviations effective February 2026, including provisions for safeguarding information systems, combating trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material identification. Additive manufacturing is explicitly prohibited for this award, and offers must be submitted under a DO-C9 priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The procurement is not set aside for small businesses and is assigned NAICS code 334515.