PISTON, VALVE

The contract is for the procurement of 15 units of a bronze alloy piston valve, sized at 12 inches, designed for seawater hull and backup applications, identified by NSN 4810-01-051-8469. The component is subject to strict export controls under ITAR or EAR, with technical data classified as controlled and restricted to U.S. persons and entities with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, complete training on DOD export-controlled data handling, and DLA authorization. The solicitation, numbered SPE7MC-26-T-146J, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and delivery required 168 days after award, targeting an acceptance date of January 19, 2027, with a deadline for final delivery by May 16, 2027. Performance and inspection occur at the contractor’s manufacturing facility under FOB Origin terms, with acceptance based on comprehensive technical verification, not routine count or condition checks, adhering to SAE AS9003, ISO 9001, MIL-STD-1916, and ASQ H1331 standards. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E using FOL construction and preservation code 33, with no mercury or ozone-depleting substances permitted, and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including required markings such as “ARROW UP,” “OPEN THIS END,” and “HEAVY ITEM: TEAM LIFT REQUIRED,” along with the DLA contract and part number. All shipments must be submitted via WAWF for payment and invoicing, with delivery directed to DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Special requirements include mandatory compliance with hazardous materials labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and a strict ban on foreign-flag vessel use for ocean transport unless properly authorized. Technical data must remain within U.S. borders and cannot be disclosed to foreign nationals, with documentation tied to controlled drawings and TDP Rev A Gen 1. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing equal opportunity, trafficking prevention, cybersecurity safeguards, ethical conduct, subcontracting, payment terms, and defense information protection, with no option provisions, key personnel requirements, or