BYPASS VALVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order, SPE7MC26F0062, to Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc. (CAGE 04836), a small disadvantaged and woman-owned small business, for the procurement of 22 bypass valves with NSN 4820-01-049-2893 at a total contract value of $163,900.00. The order, issued under the parent contract SPE4A124G0002 and originating from solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-9339, requires delivery by May 26, 2027, with FOB origin terms and payment handled through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The item is designated as a critical application component and must meet stringent technical and quality standards as defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which overrides general standards such as ASTM D3951 for packaging. All units must be packaged and labeled per MIL-STD-129 and palletized according to DLA RP001. The contractor is obligated to comply with cybersecurity requirements including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information under DFARS 252.204-7012, and must adhere to configuration change management protocols for any deviations from specifications. The order includes specific clauses mandating veteran employment reporting and sustainable product compliance, both subject to deviations authorized in February 2026. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and payment is processed via electronic invoicing through WAWF upon government confirmation of conformance. The contract permits no quantity variance and has no option periods, reflecting a strictly defined scope with no flexibility for adjustments. The contracting officer is Marisa Thompson, and administrative oversight is managed by DLA Land and Maritime, though no formal COR or COTR is designated. The award reflects a compliance-based acquisition where technical acceptability is paramount and pricing is fixed, with no indication of trade-off evaluation beyond adherence to mandatory standards and representations.