GUIDE, VALVE STEM

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M026V4733 to PCX INC (CAGE 32DV7) on July 20, 2026, for the procurement of three units of a valve stem guide (NSN 4820014115544) at a total price of $750.00 under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-5782. This fixed-price contract includes a single line item with no permitted variance in quantity and requires delivery FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using preservation method 41 and curing/drying method 1, with no preservation or wrap materials required. Marking adheres to MIL-STD-129, including standardized bar-coding with Data Matrix or USS-128 formats, and prohibits special marking. The contractor must ensure all hazardous materials are properly labeled under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award, with ongoing updates required for any changes. Ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted 45 days in advance, with full shipment documentation including vessel details and bills of lading submitted post-transport. Contract administration requires invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using the Invoice and Receiving Report format for this fixed-price line item, with payments remitted to the Columbus, Ohio address designated by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The contracting officer is Natalya Radyk, while COR/COTR details are not provided. Required clauses include equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating Trafficking in Persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazard communication, notification of potential safety issues, and authorization and consent with alternate versions, all under Deviation 2026-00038. The contractor must also meet SAE AS9100 or ISO9001:2015 quality system standards for manufacturing inspection and comply with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity of controlled unclassified information. The period of performance is tied to individual delivery orders, with a delivery deadline of December 7, 2026, following a 140-day timeframe after order issuance. The contract is