SPRMM1-26-Q-GB18-GATE, VALVE, 10 IN.

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s DLA Mechanicsburg office under solicitation number SPRMM1-26-Q-GB18, seeks quotes for the procurement of three units of a 10-inch gate valve (NSN 7HH 4820-01-700-0383), manufactured in accordance with detailed engineering drawings (P4-32689-G01, 9439-870) and conforming to stringent military standards. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 332919, indicating manufacturing of valves and fittings, and is categorized as a total small business set-aside. The place of performance and detailed delivery address are to be determined, with the delivery term specified as FOB Destination. The submission deadline for responses is June 23, 2026. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing compliance, cybersecurity, payment, inspection, and acceptance requirements. Key clauses include whistleblower protection, electronic payment submission via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), prohibition on hexavalent chromium, duty-free entry, and specific requirements for subcontractor vetting against debarred entities. Cybersecurity obligations require adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 with NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding controlled defense information, along with mandatory cyber incident reporting to the DoD Cyber Crime Center. Inspection and acceptance are primarily performed at the contractor’s facility, with the responsibility resting upon the contractor to maintain an inspection system acceptable to the government, referencing FAR inspection clauses 52.246-2 and 52.246-3. Packaging and marking requirements are rigorous, with preservation guided by MIL-STD-2073-1 and packaging levels differentiated between domestic and overseas shipments. All units must be marked per MIL-STD-129, including adherence to Item Unique Identification (IUID) standards employing Data Matrix symbology compliant with ISO/IEC 16022 and contract clause 252.211-7003. Special handling includes depot-level repairable (DLR) labeling when applicable and compliance with phytosanitary standards (ISPM 15) for wood packaging. Restrictions on prohibited materials (e.g., hexavalent chromium), hazardous materials handling, and ESD protection for sensitive items also apply. Administrative elements such as invoicing will be conducted electronically via WAWF, but specific pay and local processing office information remain to be assigned by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation includes instructions for offerors related to submission and representations, such as small business status and certifications, although no responses or detailed evaluation criteria are provided