SEAT, VALVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded ITL LLC, with CAGE code 7BGA2, a contract valued at $3,012.48 for the procurement of 16,000 units of a Valve Seat made of Monel, identified by NSN 4820011647808, under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-130Q. The award was issued on July 30, 2026, with delivery required FOB Destination to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, no later than 168 calendar days after order placement, with an official need ship date of January 5, 2027. The contract includes mandatory compliance with military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring specific preservation methods, wrap materials, and labeling protocols, including barcoding for automated tracking. All shipments must adhere to DLA RP001 for palletization, and hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS/FAR requirements, with Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. The contract prohibits ozone-depleting substances and mandates compliance with prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and Chinese military companies. Transportation by sea requires prior approval and documentation of U.S.-flag vessel efforts. Contract administration is governed by WAWF for electronic invoicing, and all payments are subject to DFARS clauses on electronic submission and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The agreement incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including representations for small business status, employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration. Deviation 2026-00038 applies to several clauses, authorizing modified language. The contractor must certify its size status and provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and any affirmative representation as a small business triggers additional socioeconomic certifications. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery location, with the Government responsible for final acceptance. No option quantities, pricing, or contract type were specified in the solicitation, and no detailed evaluation factors were provided, suggesting the award was made on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis. Points of contact include Paula McClary as the primary representative, with payment and administrative details to be finalized in the award document.