CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

This contract pertains to the procurement of a ball valve, manufactured via a metal casting process, with specific tooling required for production. The item is identified by NSN 4820-01-033-7237 and part number 24509-30-1-0-L, -B, or -P, and must comply with MIL-DTL-24509B(1) Revision A, General 1. The contract mandates strict adherence to defense regulations, including prohibition of ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury except in narrowly defined functional applications such as batteries, instruments, and weapon systems, with additional containment requirements for mercury-containing devices. Cybersecurity compliance is required at CMMC Level 2, and all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R and I numbers. The item is classified as a critical application, necessitating configuration change management and engineering change proposal procedures. The contract includes two line items: the first for 28 units of the ball valve at $28.00 each, with delivery FOB origin within 258 days from the need ship date of January 5, 2027, and inspection and acceptance conducted at origin. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 without special codes. The second line item is a first article test requirement, designated as one unit with no separate charge assumed unless specified, and its award is contingent upon fulfillment or waiver. Both items are subject to zero quantity variance and are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The solicitation, issued under SPE7MC-26-T-126A, is open to full and open competition with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and all contractual obligations are governed by DLA packaging, transportation, and quality standards.