HOUSING, VALVE

The contract solicitation is for two units of a 4-inch swing-check valve, identified by NSN 4820-01-105-3615, with delivery required 168 days after the order date, targeting the delivery location at W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN in Tracy, CA 95304-5000 under FOB DESTINATION terms. The item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, and access to associated technical data is restricted to contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed DLA’s training and questionnaire on export-controlled data, and have been formally approved by DLA. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory, and the data may not be disclosed to foreign persons, including foreign nationals employed by U.S. firms or subsidiaries. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method AE, cling/dry at 1, and packaging code U, and labeling and barcoding must follow MIL-STD-129 including mandatory Data Matrix barcodes. Hazardous materials must be labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and disclosed via Safety Data Sheets, with special notice required for any radioactive materials exceeding specified thresholds. The contractor must implement CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity controls and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and the safeguarding of contractor information systems. Inspection and acceptance occur at the manufacturer’s origin point under FAR 52.246-2, with quality sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 and zero non-conformances required for critical items. The solicitation mandates electronic submission of all proposals via DIBBS by August 6, 2026, and requires use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing and receiving reports. All contractors must be registered in SAM, provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, and represent their small business status if claiming socioeconomic preferences. Payment certification will be handled through the local processing office using assigned DoDAACs, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. Several FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated with deviations, including trafficking in persons compliance, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and communist Chinese military companies, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. No