RETAINER, DISK, VALVE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 15 units of a RETAINER, DISK, VALVE with NSN 4820015174883 and part number 6D60814-001, supplied by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-03JZ. Delivery is required FOB ORIGIN within 230 days after award, with a target delivery date of March 2, 2027. The item must be packaged in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E using a clean/dry preservation method and wrapped individually with no cushioning or special packaging materials; intermediate packaging must be a corrugated box, and unit containers must be bags. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and Item Unique Identification is waived per DFARS 252.211-7003. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility located at DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA. Sampling procedures must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 using a zero-based non-conformance standard, and non-specified attributes are treated as major with acceptance criteria mandating zero defects. The contract prohibits the intentional introduction of mercury or mercury compounds into the product or its components, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, required instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical analysis reagents specifically authorized by NAVSEA. Portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and feature a second containment barrier in accordance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List, and cybersecurity compliance requires CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. Contractors must adhere to DFARS clauses including safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and export control regulations for controlled items. Packaging and palletization follow DLA’s RP001 standards, and invoicing must be processed through WAWF. The contract incorporates FAR clauses covering equal opportunity, employment verification, combating trafficking, sustainable products, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Small business representation is required, and the NAICS code