Cover, Access
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of COVER, ACCESS (NSN: 5340-01-517-6141, Part Number: 13005079). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract, with an anticipated solicitation release after May 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the item COVER, ACCESS, which is an end item for the M17 & M18 Quadrant, Fire Control M777 Towed Howitzer. The requirement includes a base quantity of 63 each and an unexercised option quantity of 63 each.
First Article Test (FAT) is not required for the overall Cover, Access, but is mandatory for two sub-assembly parts:
- Cover, Quadrant (Part Number 11729528): 3 each, per QAP 11729528.
- Window Optical Inst (Part Number 8626399): 5 each, per QAP 8626399.
Key Requirements (Special Packaging Instructions)
A critical document, "Packaging Requirements Sheet (Special Packaging Instructions) DS6419," outlines specific military preservation, packing, and marking standards for NSN 5340-01-517-6141. Bidders must adhere to:
- Preservation Level: Military, Level -B-.
- Unitization: Palletizing requirements for shipments of identical items (>= 50 cubic feet), including 40x48 inch, 4-way entry pallets and load containment.
- Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-129, including bar coding, MSL labels, and special markings (shelf-life, structural, transportation handling). Passive RFID tagging is required if DFARS clause 252.211-7006 is present, and Unique Item Identifiers (UII) must be 2D bar coded.
- Wood Packaging: All non-manufactured wood must be heat-treated to 56°C for 30 minutes and marked per the International Plant Protection Convention Standard, with traceability.
- Hazardous Materials: Compliance with relevant international and federal regulations (IATA, IMDG, CFR, Joint Service Regulations) for packaging and marking, with a Product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) required when applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quantity: Base 63 each, Option 63 each
- Anticipated Solicitation Publication: Sometime after May 16, 2026
- Pre-Solicitation Response Date: May 21, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 1, 2026
Additional Notes
Bidders are strongly advised to review the Special Packaging Instructions to accurately estimate costs and ensure compliance. For questions, contact David Edwards at david.edwards@dla.mil or 586-467-1148, or DLA Warren Contract Opportunities at dlawarrencontractopportunities@dla.mil.