Cover,access

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime solicited quotes under RFQ SPE7L127T1068 for 89 each of COVER,ACCESS (NSN 5340-01-322-0915), with quotes due October 23, 2026, a date that has passed as of this notice's review. The procurement is not set aside; the Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation, and the item carries PSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial.

Delivery is required in 164 days to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, on FOB Origin terms with inspection and acceptance at destination. The government file summary states the item is a Critical Application Item that must come from the approved manufacturer, Juniper Elbow Co. Inc. (CAGE 97537), under part numbers 6 X 6 ALUM or 803-6397256. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

The solicitation requires compliance with DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program), with the Berry Amendment threshold reduced to $150,000. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification and NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment compliance. Quotes must include representations and certifications covering small business status and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Additional requirements include export control restrictions (RQ032), packaging specifications (RP001), and MIL-STD-130N, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129 marking and packaging standards. Hazardous materials are prohibited in preservation and packaging, and mercury-containing compounds are restricted except for specific functional applications. Fast Pay provisions do not apply.

The government file summary cites prior awards to the same vendor at unit costs of $172 to $405.