SLEEVE

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-622E seeks the procurement of two SLEEVE units (NSN 5365-01-049-6970) under stringent technical, quality, and cybersecurity requirements. Performance is to occur at the contractor’s origin in New Cumberland, PA, with inspection and acceptance also conducted at origin, as mandated by RQ009 and FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA-specific packaging standards (RP001), utilizing dry preservation methods with no preservation or wrap materials, and must be marked per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, ensuring UCC-128 barcodes and physical item identification. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and restricted access to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program who have completed DLA’s export control training and questionnaire. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory at CMMC Level 2, requiring either a self-assessment or certification by a C3PAO, alongside implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls per deviation 2026-O0025 and safeguarding of covered defense information under 252.204-7012. The contract includes flow-down requirements for subcontractors, including hazardous material handling, marine transportation rules, and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities. Technical data references include SAE AMS-QQ-S-763, MIL-STD-1916, and ASQ H1331 for material and inspection standards, with first article testing required under CLIN 0002, which is waivable—no award will be made if waived. The solicitation is open to small businesses and includes price evaluation preferences for HUBZone, WOSB, and SDvOSB firms, though the basis of award (LPTA or trade-off) is not specified. The delivery window is 90 days ARO, with FOB Origin terms and electronic invoicing exclusively through WAWF. Offerors must provide current UEI and CAGE codes, and complete all applicable representations including socioeconomic status, affirmative disclosure of covered defense telecommunications, and compliance with employment eligibility and anti-trafficking