LOCK PIN, VALVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M426V4630 to H & S TOOL AND ENGINEERING INC. (CAGE 0LWR9) for the supply of 35 units of a lock pin used on five-inch valves, identified by NSN 4820012366659, at a total contract value of $2,348.50. The award was issued on July 13, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-218E, with delivery required within 120 days after award, targeting the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract is structured as a fixed-price delivery order under a broader acquisition vehicle, with no option quantities or variance permitted. Compliance with stringent military packaging and marking standards is mandatory, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for clean and dry preservation without cushioning or wrapping materials, and MIL-STD-129 for barcoding, labeling, and hazardous material identification. The item is designated a Critical Application Item, requiring full traceability per drawing NR 80064 2177518 Revision R, and is subject to multiple federal and defense-specific regulations prohibiting mercury contamination, Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and hexavalent chromium. Contract performance is governed by a comprehensive suite of federal and defense-specific clauses, including requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable procurement, and safeguarding controlled defense information under FAR 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.223-23, 252.204-7012, and others. The contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels prior to award, in compliance with FAR 52.223-3 and DFARS 252.223-7001, while ensuring all hazardous materials are labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Ocean transport must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and the FOB Destination term, which assigns full shipping risk to the contractor. Quality assurance requires certification to SAE AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015, with inspection